No more guessing - Just Logical Grading
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Below we break down exactly how we grade. If there
is a flaw, damage, or a blemish you will know exactly which zone has been identified as flawed. |
We also provide non-graded protection of your card. If you would like your card encapsulated but not graded, there is a service for that.
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Zone Grading Secured By Blockchain Technology
Detailed EGS Zone Grading Scale
Why the Genuine/Authentic Serial Numbers?
Attempting to duplicate our Zone Grading serial numbers is much harder than printing a computer auto generated serial number that can be printed on any label and duplicated by a forger. In combination with the asset protected sticker, each serial number will be uploaded to our secure blockchain ledger where the asset ownership can be verified and stored securely using a blockchain wallet address. This makes the asset nearly impossible to duplicate or forge. Each asset's serial number can then be tracked throughout history, verifying ownership and sales data as it moves from wallet to wallet throughout time. If an asset gets lost, stolen, or damaged you can report this information to us. Once we have verified ownership through the blockchain, we can black list the lost or stolen item to prevent the asset from being transferred to another wallet. If the asset is ever listed for sale online, the serial number can be looked up by a potential buyer to verify it's legitimacy and verify that it has not been blacklisted. If someone is listing one of our registered assets for sale anywhere online, you will be able to verify it's authenticity though the blockchain.
Basically, using our system will make it much harder, if not impossible for scammers to take advantage of you, as long as you follow the steps outlined above.
Basically, using our system will make it much harder, if not impossible for scammers to take advantage of you, as long as you follow the steps outlined above.
History??
Does your card or memorabilia have a history?
Where this idea was born....
I was fortunate enough to have owned a game used Tony Gwynn baseball bat that was signed and authenticated by Tony directly. Towards the end of his career, as he approached his 3,000 hit record, Major League Baseball, The San Diego Padres, and the Baseball Hall of Fame started keeping track of every piece of game used memorabilia Tony wore during a game. They kept everything the man wore, with the exception of his jockstrap.
Every time Tony recorded a hit, these game used items were tracked, numbered, and stored away after being split between the 3 entities.
Since these items were numbered and recorded, I was able to locate that not only did I own a Tony Gwynn game used bat, but this bat was in fact numbered 2,997 – Meaning, it wasn’t just game used, it was used to get on base. I got excited! Because upon purchase from Tony, I was under the impression that it was just a game used bat, not a bat that recorded a hit.
Upon doing a little more digging, I found that hit number 2,997 was not just a hit, but it was a home run! Courtesy of St. Louis Pitcher Kent Mercker. Now I was really excited!
At this point, I’m like, this is awesome! But I couldn't help but wonder if Tony knew he gave me a Home Run bat? Digging into that game a little more, I realized that this was not just a home run bat, this was a grand slam home run bat! My mind was blown and I was in disbelief....
There is no way Tony meant to give me his Grand Slam home run bat! I believe he only had like 3 in his whole career. So even though I wanted to keep the bat in my possession, I couldn’t do it with a clean conscience, just in case Tony accidently gave me the wrong bat.
So, the next day, Art and I went over to his home in Poway, CA and asked him if he knew this was the bat he had sold me. Tony without a flinch or a blink of an eye said, "Yes. I know exactly what bat that was", and he said it was mine to keep. Tony did not hold any sentimental value for objects like this, but knew it brought others joy. That was the kind of guy Tony Gwynn was, and I’ll never forget that transaction. He was truly a great player and an even better person.
Link to Tony Gwynn Reaches Milestone Article
I knew very few people would know or even believe this bat was 100% authentic even though I had my personal stories and encounters with Tony. So, Art and I asked Tony if he would mind authenticating the bat himself, Tony was happy to comply, and he authenticated the bat for me. This bat was something that I planned to keep in my possession forever, but sometimes life throws you a curve ball. A few years later, I had to let the bat go to take care of some financial obligations.
This was a bummer moment for me, but this is where the idea was for tracking memorabilia and graded cards securely was born. I always wondered where such a cool piece of memorabilia would end up over time, and if the owner would ever happen to lose that certificate of authenticity from Tony, would the story be lost with it?
Being able to record moments of history like this on a protected public ledger that can not be hacked, compromised, or changed is HUGE. Tracking ownership though a secure key and blockchain wallet will secure the history of that ownership & story, which could highly increase the value of a collectable overtime, while keeping it protected and persevered forever.
Now this is a pretty amazing case for recorded history of your graded cards and memorabilia. But your story and history does not need to be this elaborate to make sense to record it in the ledger.
Where this idea was born....
I was fortunate enough to have owned a game used Tony Gwynn baseball bat that was signed and authenticated by Tony directly. Towards the end of his career, as he approached his 3,000 hit record, Major League Baseball, The San Diego Padres, and the Baseball Hall of Fame started keeping track of every piece of game used memorabilia Tony wore during a game. They kept everything the man wore, with the exception of his jockstrap.
Every time Tony recorded a hit, these game used items were tracked, numbered, and stored away after being split between the 3 entities.
Since these items were numbered and recorded, I was able to locate that not only did I own a Tony Gwynn game used bat, but this bat was in fact numbered 2,997 – Meaning, it wasn’t just game used, it was used to get on base. I got excited! Because upon purchase from Tony, I was under the impression that it was just a game used bat, not a bat that recorded a hit.
Upon doing a little more digging, I found that hit number 2,997 was not just a hit, but it was a home run! Courtesy of St. Louis Pitcher Kent Mercker. Now I was really excited!
At this point, I’m like, this is awesome! But I couldn't help but wonder if Tony knew he gave me a Home Run bat? Digging into that game a little more, I realized that this was not just a home run bat, this was a grand slam home run bat! My mind was blown and I was in disbelief....
There is no way Tony meant to give me his Grand Slam home run bat! I believe he only had like 3 in his whole career. So even though I wanted to keep the bat in my possession, I couldn’t do it with a clean conscience, just in case Tony accidently gave me the wrong bat.
So, the next day, Art and I went over to his home in Poway, CA and asked him if he knew this was the bat he had sold me. Tony without a flinch or a blink of an eye said, "Yes. I know exactly what bat that was", and he said it was mine to keep. Tony did not hold any sentimental value for objects like this, but knew it brought others joy. That was the kind of guy Tony Gwynn was, and I’ll never forget that transaction. He was truly a great player and an even better person.
Link to Tony Gwynn Reaches Milestone Article
I knew very few people would know or even believe this bat was 100% authentic even though I had my personal stories and encounters with Tony. So, Art and I asked Tony if he would mind authenticating the bat himself, Tony was happy to comply, and he authenticated the bat for me. This bat was something that I planned to keep in my possession forever, but sometimes life throws you a curve ball. A few years later, I had to let the bat go to take care of some financial obligations.
This was a bummer moment for me, but this is where the idea was for tracking memorabilia and graded cards securely was born. I always wondered where such a cool piece of memorabilia would end up over time, and if the owner would ever happen to lose that certificate of authenticity from Tony, would the story be lost with it?
Being able to record moments of history like this on a protected public ledger that can not be hacked, compromised, or changed is HUGE. Tracking ownership though a secure key and blockchain wallet will secure the history of that ownership & story, which could highly increase the value of a collectable overtime, while keeping it protected and persevered forever.
Now this is a pretty amazing case for recorded history of your graded cards and memorabilia. But your story and history does not need to be this elaborate to make sense to record it in the ledger.
A Less Elaborate Story | But Value For Historic Data
We recently recorded our Pokémon pre-release event, and several participants had their cards graded from this event.
Why would this matter?
Pokémon no longer stamps cards 1st edition, and can-do multiple reprints runs throughout time. There is no way for a collector to know what is a reprint and what isn’t. However, the collectors at that pre-release event that had their cards graded, will now have the data form their pack pulls recorded in the EGS Grading ledger.
Why would this matter?
You now have a verified 1st printing graded card. Verified by video evidence, date recorded, and grading date that is all secured and can not be changed, faked, or replicated in the blockchain.
What will have more value? A Graded and verified 1st print run, or a raw card with no story or tracking history?
Why would this matter?
Pokémon no longer stamps cards 1st edition, and can-do multiple reprints runs throughout time. There is no way for a collector to know what is a reprint and what isn’t. However, the collectors at that pre-release event that had their cards graded, will now have the data form their pack pulls recorded in the EGS Grading ledger.
Why would this matter?
You now have a verified 1st printing graded card. Verified by video evidence, date recorded, and grading date that is all secured and can not be changed, faked, or replicated in the blockchain.
What will have more value? A Graded and verified 1st print run, or a raw card with no story or tracking history?
Tracking History is optional, but a great upgrade that can add value
We can verify item history and stories at events we run, or with video evidence. If you send a card in to get graded and provide a video link of said card being pulled by you with proof of your identity, we can authenticate the information and record the data in our ledger. As we are still currently in pre-launch, we can currently record this information on our ledger if you contact us, but we are not quite ready for checkout with this option on the site at this time. Continue to stay tuned as our site and blockchain network continues to develop.
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Memorabilia:
If you get a card or other piece of memorabilia signed by an athlete or celebrity and you have proven evidence of that person signing it, such as a video of photo of you with that person, we can record that information in our ledger and authenticate it.
If you have items that have already been authenticated, and you would like that data protected in the EGS Grading ledger, protected by blockchain technology – We can issue you a EGS Grading Serial number once we verify the item. This can be done by mail in or at EGS Grading Events.
If you get a card or other piece of memorabilia signed by an athlete or celebrity and you have proven evidence of that person signing it, such as a video of photo of you with that person, we can record that information in our ledger and authenticate it.
If you have items that have already been authenticated, and you would like that data protected in the EGS Grading ledger, protected by blockchain technology – We can issue you a EGS Grading Serial number once we verify the item. This can be done by mail in or at EGS Grading Events.