Grader-direct snapshot
Check current PGCG affiliate pricingNo verified current AUD figure published hereIndependent Australian guide · TAG
How Australians can submit cards to TAG
TAG’s own site currently accepts direct customer submissions only from the United States and Canada. CardRevive submits cards to TAG through its own arrangement, as a middleman, from A$110 + GST per card (A$121 inc. GST).
Published estimate
Check the current affiliate submission window and estimateGrader time only; transit is extraCardRevive route
A$110 + GST (A$121 inc. GST) per cardEstimate only; no TAG submissionWhat TAG is known for
Know what the slab is designed to communicate
- A technology-led grading process paired with a digital DIG report and QR-linked certification.
- A 1–10 headline grade, with tier-dependent detail including a 1000-point TAG Score where offered.
- Strict current eligibility around size, year, language, material and card type.
Australian submission route
From card decision to grader receipt
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Check TAG’s current eligible-card list first. Standard 2.5 × 3.5 inch licensed cards from 1989 onward and up to 50pt are the core published scope, with important exclusions.
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Use TAG’s authorised Australian affiliate route. TAG’s international help page currently names PGCG for Australia and says customer-service questions for affiliate orders go through the affiliate.
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Check the affiliate’s live AUD price, submission window, turnaround, transit terms and insurance position before paying. TAG’s regular direct tiers are currently paused, so old screenshots or forum prices are unsafe.
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CardRevive submits to TAG through its own arrangement, as a middleman, from A$110 + GST per card (A$121 inc. GST). CardRevive’s TAG-style AI estimate remains a separate early screening tool, not a TAG grade.
Price and time · not the same service
Compare the whole route, not one number
| Route | Published price | Approximate AUD | Turnaround | What the figure covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG from Australia · authorised affiliate | Check current PGCG affiliate pricing | No verified current AUD figure published here | Check the current affiliate submission window and estimate | Affiliate terms control the Australian order. Confirm grading, shipping, insurance and support inclusions directly with the affiliate. |
| CardRevive middleman · TAG | A$110 + GST (A$121 inc. GST) per card | A$110 published starting rate | Confirm the current estimate before submission | CardRevive submits to TAG through its own arrangement, from A$110 + GST per card. A separate free AI TAG-style condition estimate is available for early screening but is not a TAG grade. |
Grading scale
What the grade means
TAG publishes a 1–10 headline scale. The amount of supporting score detail depends on the service tier; the DIG report is the card-specific digital record.
TAG 10
The top headline grade; TAG does not use a 9.5 grade on its current scale.
TAG 9
A Mint-level headline result in TAG’s whole-number scale.
TAG 1–8
Lower condition bands as detected defects and presentation limitations increase.
TAG Score / DIG detail
A more granular digital condition record where the purchased tier includes it; check the current tier before assuming a 1000-point score is included.
Restoration and grading prep
Eligibility screening matters before condition treatment
TAG’s published scope excludes some cards before condition is even considered. Yu-Gi-Oh and other bridge-sized releases are not currently eligible, and material, language, thickness and release-year rules can also stop a submission. Check those rules before paying for prep or postage.
TAG says trimmed or altered cards are not graded and may be returned unslabbed. A card can look cleaner without becoming eligible. CardRevive’s AI estimate is only a preliminary condition screen; TAG and its Australian affiliate control the real submission and outcome.
Questions collectors ask
Straight answers before you commit
How do I use TAG grading from Australia?
TAG’s official international guidance says customers outside the United States and Canada must use an authorised affiliate and currently names PGCG for Australia. Check PGCG’s current AUD price, submission window, turnaround, shipping and insurance terms before ordering.
Can I submit to TAG grading from Sydney through CardRevive?
Yes. CardRevive submits cards to TAG through its own arrangement, as a middleman, from A$110 + GST per card (A$121 inc. GST). CardRevive also offers a separate TAG-style AI condition estimate as an early screen, which is not a TAG grade and does not guarantee eligibility or an outcome.
How much does TAG grading cost in Australia?
Use the current price published by TAG’s authorised Australian affiliate. This page does not repeat an unverified number because TAG’s regular direct tiers are paused and affiliate inclusions can change. Confirm grading, shipping, insurance and support before paying.
Which cards can TAG grade?
TAG’s current core eligibility covers licensed standard 2.5 × 3.5 inch cards manufactured from 1989 onward and up to 50pt, subject to language, material and release exclusions. Yu-Gi-Oh and other bridge-sized cards are not currently eligible. Check TAG’s live list for the exact card.
Source ledger · checked 9 August 2026
Open the live source before submitting
Prices, queues, eligibility rules and policies change. These links are the evidence behind the dated snapshot above.
- 01TAG international submission guidance Direct-country limits and the authorised Australian affiliate, checked 21 September 2026.
- 02TAG current pricing status Live service availability; regular tiers were marked paused when checked.
- 03TAG eligible-card guidance Current year, size, thickness, language, material and card-type restrictions.
- 04TAG treatment of trimmed or altered cards Official altered-card and refund guidance.
- 05TAG DIG report Official explanation of the digital grading record.
Intake · Sydney
Send us your worst card.
Start the submission flow, package your cards, and ship them to the Sydney lab for assessment.
A$10 inspection per card on mail-in and online submissions. If restoration is unnecessary, you skip the tier fee and can grade where requested or have the card returned untreated. If our service has a problem, contact us so we can put it right.
Every card is assessed before any work. No grade is ever guaranteed, and we never recolour.