Events, Partnerships and Vendors

Vendors & Partners:

Beyond grading, we work alongside vendors, event organisers, creators, and community leaders to support the growth of the hobby through in-person events, education, and shared experiences. Whether it’s a major card show, a local pop-up, or a community-led activation, we believe presence matters.

We value long-term partnerships built on mutual trust, shared knowledge, and commercial alignment. Our partners are not just submission points they are an active part of the grading and collecting journey, helping collectors understand condition, value, and presentation while growing their own businesses.

If you’re passionate about the hobby and operate with integrity, we’re always open to exploring how we can work together.
Want to Become a TCG Grading Vendor?

Why Become a TCG Grading Vendor?

Being a TCG Grading vendor is designed to be commercially beneficial, not just operationally convenient.
Drive Foot Traffic In-Store

Drive Foot Traffic In-Store

Offering grading submissions creates a natural reason for customers to visit your store - not once, but twice. Drop-off and collection both drive repeat foot traffic, increasing the opportunity for in-store sales and engagement.

Build Knowledge & Authority

Build Knowledge & Authority

We provide ongoing support, guidance, and training to our vendors around grading standards, authentication considerations, and condition assessment. This helps your team:
Confidently explain grading outcomes to customers

  • Identify strong grading candidates
  • Build trust as knowledgeable specialists, not just sellers
Increase Average Transaction Value

Increase Average Transaction Value

Grading Integrates naturally with add-ons such as:

  • Sleeves and top loaders
  • Storage solutions
  • Premium cards submitted alongside bulk
  • Custom label upgrades

For many partners grading becomes a meaningful contributor to overall basket size.

Create More Saleable Stock

Create More Saleable Stock

Graded cards unlock new sales opportunities. Many vendors use graded cards for:

  • Mystery packs
  • Showcase cabinets
  • Online listings
  • Card shows and pop-up events

For experienced vendors with strong grading knowledge and customer bases, it’s not uncommon to submit 400+ cards per month, across a mix of customer submissions and vendor-owned stock.

Scale With Experience

As vendors grow more familiar with grading standards and demand patterns, submissions often scale organically. Our systems and processes are built to support both small-volume community stores and high-volume, commercially focused partners.

Spotlight on Some of Our Major Vendors / Partners

We’re proud to work with a growing group of vendors who reflect the diversity and strength of the Australian collecting community, including:

OzMode

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Classic Cards & Collectibles

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Open for in-store TCG Grading Submissions

Booster Bounty

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PopGenics

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Valhalla Collectibles

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Open for in-store TCG Grading Submissions

JJ's Collectibles

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Open for in-store TCG Grading Submissions

TAG Collectibles

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Open for in-store TCG Grading Submissions

Events & Community Presence

You’ll regularly find TCG Grading at trading card events, collector shows, and community activations across Australia. We attend events to:
  • Support Vendors & Organisers
  • Meet collectors face-to-face
  • Offer submission drop-offs and collections where appropriate
  • Share grading knowledge and insights
  • Connect with creators and influencers who contribute positively to the hobby

We're also open to supporting content creators and influencers whose work aligns with our values around education, integrity and community building.

Where to Find Us:

Our event schedule is updated regularly. To see where we’ll be next including upcoming shows, pop-ups, and partner activations, visit our Events Calendar, which lists confirmed appearances, locations, and key details.

Event Sponsorships:

At TCG Grading we love to engage with the community. A core part of that engagement is our involvement with Australian TCG & Collectibles events.

One of the best ways for us to consistently engage with local events is with sponsorship! Below you can find our event sponsorship application rubric and eligibility criteria, followed by our event sponsorship application form.

We’d love to hear about your event and how we could help out. Below is our event sponsorship eligibility criteria, if you fit please feel free to reach out at: service@tcggrading.com.au

Event Eligibility:

1. Your event must be in Australia

2. Your event must be TCG / Collectibles themed

3. We must receive you application a minimum on 6 weeks before your event

4. Your event must be in-person and on site

5. Your event must be verified with an attached social media

Event Sponsorship Type Rubric: