Shipping Guide

Follow these instructions to safely package and ship your cards or banknotes to GCC for grading.

Ship To

GCC Grading

640 S. Washington Blvd Ste. 100

Sarasota, FL 34236

Please include your name and submission ID on the outside of the package or inside with the items.

Accepted Carriers

USPS

UPS

FedEx

We recommend using a trackable, insured service. GCC is not responsible for items lost or damaged in transit.

Packaging Sports Cards

  • 1Place each card in a penny sleeve, then into a top-loader or semi-rigid holder.
  • 2Secure top-loaders with a rubber band or painter's tape (do NOT tape the card or sleeve directly).
  • 3Wrap the bundle in bubble wrap or place inside a padded envelope.
  • 4Place inside a sturdy shipping box — avoid oversized boxes with excessive empty space.
  • 5Fill any remaining space with packing paper or bubble wrap to prevent shifting.
  • 6Include a packing slip or note with your name and submission ID.

Packaging Banknotes

  • 1Banknotes should already be in PMG or PCGS slabs — do NOT remove them from their holders.
  • 2Wrap each slab individually in bubble wrap to prevent contact between slabs.
  • 3Stack wrapped slabs neatly and secure with rubber bands or tape around the bundle.
  • 4Place inside a sturdy box with padding on all sides.
  • 5Fill empty space with packing paper to prevent movement during transit.
  • 6Include a packing slip or note with your name and submission ID.

Do

  • Use trackable, insured shipping
  • Wrap items individually
  • Use a rigid box (not just an envelope)
  • Include your name & submission ID
  • Pad all empty space

Don't

  • Tape directly on cards or sleeves
  • Ship without tracking/insurance
  • Use envelopes for large submissions
  • Leave items loose in the box
  • Remove banknotes from PMG/PCGS slabs

Shipping Credits

Larger card submissions qualify for shipping credits applied to your invoice:

$10 credit

100+ cards submitted

$25 credit

250+ cards submitted

Return Shipping

All graded items are returned via USPS Priority Mail with tracking and insurance unless you specify a different carrier or provide your own shipping account during submission.

Return shipping costs are included in the invoice sent upon completion. GCC members receive discounted return shipping.

Have questions about shipping?

Contact us before shipping if you're unsure about packaging.