Fees eat the upside
Grading, shipping and insurance can turn a higher sale price into a loss. Know what’s left before you commit.
Collector Suite / Services
Lighthouse Grade
Know the condition. Run the numbers.
Make the call.
A smarter way to choose your next submission. Get an AI pre-grade, see whether grading pays, and keep your collection in one place.
Before you pay to grade
Skip the expensive surprises.
The wait ties up value
Weeks—or months—in a grading queue means cards and cash out of reach. Make the submission worth the wait.
A ten isn’t a given
Small flaws can mean a lower grade than expected. A second look helps you choose with more confidence.
01 / AI Pre-Grading
Lighthouse Scan
Turn “looks like a ten” into a more informed decision.
Upload front and back photos or use your camera. Lighthouse Scan identifies your card and assesses it in or out of a sleeve—bringing condition and grading potential into focus.
- See scores for centering, corners, edges and surface, plus an estimated overall grade and condition notes.
- Review centering with adjustable card-edge and printed-border guides.
- Go straight from your scan to available price comparisons and a should-I-grade-it verdict.
Photo-based estimates, not official grades. Results and grading outcomes are not guaranteed.
Sample pre-grade reportIllustrative demo · not a live assessment
1989 Upper Deck · #1
Ken Griffey Jr.
- Photos uploaded
- 2Card identified
- 3Border guides aligned
- 4Assessment complete
1 / 4 · Photos uploaded
02 / Should I grade it?
Lighthouse ROI
A higher slab price doesn’t always mean a higher return.
Compare raw value, your estimated grade and a PSA 10 scenario without starting your research over. The calculator subtracts the card’s raw value, grading fee and shipping to show the potential profit—or loss.
- See whether grading makes financial sense at the estimated grade, not just at a perfect ten.
- Adjust the $49 starting grading fee and shipping to match your submission.
- Explore probability-weighted returns and population research before committing.
Available price-guide data informs the estimate. Selling fees and taxes are separate; returns are not guaranteed.
Should I grade it?Illustrative demo · not a live assessment
1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. #1 · same sample grade as the scan.
Raw
$92.50
Grade 7
$118.54
PSA 10
$5,724.22
Potential loss
-$22.96
$118.54 graded value − $92.50 raw value − $49 grading − $0 shipping
Should I grade it? Keep it raw · estimated grade
Even a graded card can lose money. Check the likely outcome, not just the PSA 10 price.
Selling fees, taxes and other costs are not included. Grade 7 is the source’s general graded category, not a PSA-only comp.
Market price guide · October 9, 2026 · USD · not live prices
03 / Keep the collection in focus
Lighthouse Vault
Your cards. Your cost basis. One view.
Trade scattered receipts and spreadsheets for a collection saved to your member account. Keep card photos, purchase prices and estimated values together, long after the scan.
- Track individual cards, total collection value and unrealized profit or loss.
- Save cards from your workflow or add entries to your collection.
- Keep a clear record when you’re ready to discuss consignment with Flagship.
Your cards stay with you. Estimated values are not sale proceeds; storage limits vary by plan.
Digital VaultIllustrative demo · not a live assessment
Sample collection value
$874.70
Sample unrealized P/L
+$354.70
Ken Griffey Jr.
1989 Upper Deck · Raw
- Cost basis
- $35
- Est. value
- $92.50
- Unrealized P/L
- +$57.50
Owner-supplied photos; sample purchase costs. Ungraded market guides are not condition-specific valuations or member account data.
Market price guide · October 9, 2026 · USD · not live prices
One connected collector workflow
Scan. Compare. Decide. Keep track.
Create a free account for one pre-grade scan and basic raw comps. Upgrade for more scans and Vault storage; Starter and Veteran include the full ROI engine.