What is this? A new HGA grading company?

TSonn · 01-15-2021, 11:18 AM

Anyone know anything about it?

HGA - Hybrid Grading Approach

If they truly use AI for grading and return cards according to their timeframe, I may check them out. I oddly like that they match the label to the jersey color for some reason.

But the URL is a big red flag and made me realize that anyone could "start a grading company" by putting up a website and then just steal all the cards submitted for months before anyone can report anything...

grade · 01-15-2021, 11:54 AM

if it was $10 30day i would try.
but at those prices listed. Go PSA or BGS.

rohara99 · 01-15-2021, 01:30 PM

Colour matched flips is a great idea.

tcdyess · 01-15-2021, 01:31 PM

Love the idea, but not the price... usually you go low to get people in then raise the price based upon reactions (if good). Coming in high seems to be a money grab from the start... not good for brand new company who wants to get market share....

GatorPie · 01-15-2021, 10:51 PM

So we see what the flip looks like, but not the slab? They have nothing about the actual slab on their website? Fascinating.

KepCards · 01-17-2021, 08:44 PM

um -- I'll pass

Sribb43 · 01-18-2021, 10:46 AM

So AI going to start grading cards 6 or 7 with the increased tech to look at all imperfections

RustyDawg37 · 01-18-2021, 04:12 PM

f it, I will guinea pig it.

tmoore_25 · 01-18-2021, 10:02 PM

How could you create a grading company and website, and not even show a picture of an actual card in one of your cases? They have so little faith in their product that they can't even show it to you.

As a matter of fact, I can't find an actual card anywhere graded by their company.

grade · 01-18-2021, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sribb43

So AI going to start grading cards 6 or 7 with the increased tech to look at all imperfections

yes, Some new grading companies are trying to prove they grade the strictest and get the customer LESS MONEY. Go figure that out?

rodent14 · 01-19-2021, 01:34 AM

At those prices I wonder if they seriously hope to grade cards, or if this is just an ebay seller planning to slab his own cards and wants a website to make the slab company look legit. Because I wouldn’t expect people to line up to pay a no name company $35 a card.

YeahBuddy · 01-19-2021, 01:55 AM

found this

rodent14 · 01-19-2021, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by YeahBuddy

found this

The color coordination does look nice on that one. But unless they are offering free or discounted grading deals to get up and running it is hard to see them catching on at the current rates.

ophion · 01-19-2021, 02:21 AM

Is it just me or does the label feel like it should be placed a little higher?

tmoore_25 · 01-19-2021, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by YeahBuddy

found this

Actually looks good. I would like to see some others though to kind of get an idea of how accurate their grading is.

BoTchJob · 01-19-2021, 05:13 PM

fugly looking label - takes the focal point away from the card itself.

YeahBuddy · 01-20-2021, 04:44 AM

Wish them all the best, but rather put money into grading companies with credibility and history ... that can be argued till the cows come in I understand... but that's just me. I'd rather go with CGC if picking a new guy. CSG or whatever their card grading is called. Lots of credibility with their comic /coin grading etc.

DonVitoD · 01-22-2021, 07:42 PM

I kinda like it, and the price keeps them getting quality cards into grade instead of being flooded by low cost cards. The guaranteed turnaround is great too, cause in the card game you gotta be able to catch the highs of a player.

pete2345 · 01-22-2021, 08:30 PM

Price seems way to high. Worth seeing if they make any traction and can keep true to the listed times. Labels do look pretty cool for chrome cards.

DaRitz · 01-22-2021, 11:10 PM

Hybrid Grading Approach

"Where 10 Days means 10 Days"

Love the tagline!

Knowthaledge · 01-23-2021, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rodent14

At those prices I wonder if they seriously hope to grade cards, or if this is just an ebay seller planning to slab his own cards and wants a website to make the slab company look legit. Because I wouldn’t expect people to line up to pay a no name company $35 a card.

Its all relative though.... you pay 35 no matter what. So you dont get upcharged if the card is 1k or 5k or even 10k.

Shankweather · 01-29-2021, 11:16 AM

The 60-day service at $20 is not too bad. Especially since PSA's $20 service is eight months at least. I'm going to send a few cards in.

staleypoke · 01-29-2021, 11:47 AM

I'm going to submit some. Nothing crazy, but a handful I'll do at the basic $20 level as I really like their flips. Will do a few different team colors just to get a variety. They limit their weekly submissions, and looks like it resets tonight. So if you want any done, be ready to go. I have no idea how quick it fills, but I'm doing it right at 9 EST.

Shankweather · 01-29-2021, 09:39 PM

Got my order in. Only 262 cards left for the week if you're interested.

https://orders.hybridgrading.com/

66_Fiat · 01-29-2021, 11:49 PM

I pre-filled my order form yesterday for the submission tonight. They were sold out less than two hours into the week.

01-15-2021, 11:18 AM	#1
TSonn Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,991 TSonnMI	What is this? A new HGA grading company? Anyone know anything about it? HGA - Hybrid Grading Approach If they truly use AI for grading and return cards according to their timeframe, I may check them out. I oddly like that they match the label to the jersey color for some reason. But the URL is a big red flag and made me realize that anyone could "start a grading company" by putting up a website and then just steal all the cards submitted for months before anyone can report anything... Last edited by TSonn; 02-05-2021 at 02:25 PM.

01-18-2021, 04:12 PM	#8
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01-18-2021, 10:02 PM	#9
tmoore_25 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,731 tmoore_25	How could you create a grading company and website, and not even show a picture of an actual card in one of your cases? They have so little faith in their product that they can't even show it to you. As a matter of fact, I can't find an actual card anywhere graded by their company. __________________ PC: Nolan Ryan, Dustin May, Yadier Molina, Ronald Acuna, Ozzie Albies, Ichiro Atlanta Braves Topps Flagship and Topps Chrome Photo Variations Last edited by tmoore_25; 01-18-2021 at 10:08 PM.

01-19-2021, 01:34 AM	#11
rodent14 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 396 Rodent14	At those prices I wonder if they seriously hope to grade cards, or if this is just an ebay seller planning to slab his own cards and wants a website to make the slab company look legit. Because I wouldn’t expect people to line up to pay a no name company $35 a card. __________________ Please feel free to check my feedback on SCF under the same username.

01-19-2021, 01:55 AM	#12
YeahBuddy Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 966	found this Attached Thumbnails

01-15-2021, 11:54 AM	#2
grade Banned Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 3,113	if it was $10 30day i would try. but at those prices listed. Go PSA or BGS.

01-15-2021, 01:30 PM	#3
rohara99 Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Canada, eh! Posts: 985	Colour matched flips is a great idea.

01-15-2021, 01:31 PM	#4
tcdyess Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: New Hampshire USA Posts: 1,142 tcdyess	Love the idea, but not the price... usually you go low to get people in then raise the price based upon reactions (if good). Coming in high seems to be a money grab from the start... not good for brand new company who wants to get market share....

01-15-2021, 10:51 PM	#5
GatorPie Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 1,199	So we see what the flip looks like, but not the slab? They have nothing about the actual slab on their website? Fascinating.

01-17-2021, 08:44 PM	#6
KepCards Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 181	um -- I'll pass

01-18-2021, 10:46 AM	#7
Sribb43 Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,021 Sribb43	So AI going to start grading cards 6 or 7 with the increased tech to look at all imperfections

01-19-2021, 02:21 AM	#14
ophion Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 241	Is it just me or does the label feel like it should be placed a little higher?

01-19-2021, 05:13 PM	#16
BoTchJob Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 6	fugly looking label - takes the focal point away from the card itself.

01-20-2021, 04:44 AM	#17
YeahBuddy Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 966	Wish them all the best, but rather put money into grading companies with credibility and history ... that can be argued till the cows come in I understand... but that's just me. I'd rather go with CGC if picking a new guy. CSG or whatever their card grading is called. Lots of credibility with their comic /coin grading etc.

01-22-2021, 07:42 PM	#18
DonVitoD Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 63	I kinda like it, and the price keeps them getting quality cards into grade instead of being flooded by low cost cards. The guaranteed turnaround is great too, cause in the card game you gotta be able to catch the highs of a player.

01-22-2021, 08:30 PM	#19
pete2345 Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Birthplace of Michael Jordan home of biggie smalls! Posts: 4,125	Price seems way to high. Worth seeing if they make any traction and can keep true to the listed times. Labels do look pretty cool for chrome cards.

01-22-2021, 11:10 PM	#20
DaRitz Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: VA Posts: 1,101	Hybrid Grading Approach "Where 10 Days means 10 Days" Love the tagline!

01-29-2021, 11:16 AM	#22
Shankweather Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 857 allthecubs shankweather	The 60-day service at $20 is not too bad. Especially since PSA's $20 service is eight months at least. I'm going to send a few cards in. __________________ Cubs fan Registry nerd https://allthecubs.com/

01-29-2021, 11:47 AM	#23
staleypoke Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Smithville, MO Posts: 934	I'm going to submit some. Nothing crazy, but a handful I'll do at the basic $20 level as I really like their flips. Will do a few different team colors just to get a variety. They limit their weekly submissions, and looks like it resets tonight. So if you want any done, be ready to go. I have no idea how quick it fills, but I'm doing it right at 9 EST.

01-29-2021, 09:39 PM	#24
Shankweather Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 857 allthecubs shankweather	Got my order in. Only 262 cards left for the week if you're interested. https://orders.hybridgrading.com/ __________________ Cubs fan Registry nerd https://allthecubs.com/

01-29-2021, 11:49 PM	#25
66_Fiat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 3,168	I pre-filled my order form yesterday for the submission tonight. They were sold out less than two hours into the week. __________________ There is a difference between best hitter and best player. Paying nicely for 2013 and 2015 TTT Pujols "The Machine" patches!