A.I. & The Future of Grading - Page 2

Scottish Punk · 09-02-2025, 12:52 PM

I am not surprised. Also, doesn't surprise me that all the photos in that patent are TCG cards. I think those are what are going to be automated the quickest and easiest to do. Might already be doing it and that is why they can push 1 million TCG out the door every month. If just Pokemon becomes fully automated, that is just a cash cow.

auburn35 · 10-01-2025, 04:30 PM

Here's another recent patent application from CU/PSA that details the little discussed AI counterfeit detection system that was put in use last year.
Nothing too exciting, but I thought it was worth a share.

The section about detecting counterfeits being difficult and expensive, without hours/years of expertise fits both collectors and graders. Accurate or not, having the authentication automated, certainly helps psa push millions of cards through the system.

https://x.com/Paul_Lesko/status/1973482815040921725

Fun AI generated overview.

auburn35 · 12-10-2025, 11:59 AM

Doesn't really mention AI, but thought this newest grading company fit in with the "future of grading" topic.

Who needs a 10, when you can get an 11. Forget those fancy HGA labels, now you can get a fancy slab.

https://digitalmore.co/grading-eleve...oogle_vignette

discodanman45 · 12-10-2025, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by auburn35

Doesn't really mention AI, but thought this newest grading company fit in with the "future of grading" topic.

Who needs a 10, when you can get an 11. Forget those fancy HGA labels, now you can get a fancy slab.

Is this China's version of Zeagley with the paid press releases? The card hobby is great, but the industry is a cesspool with scammers everywhere. I think people that are vehemently opposed to regulations, might think it is necessary if this BS continues.

This is not AI grading, but slabs I have been seeing.

https://mpegrading.com/

Anyone that grades with a company that charges $4.50 better be careful. They are grading on their kitchen table, don't have a business license, and absolutely don't have insurance. Someone will find out where they are located and will pull an ACE Grading theft situation. MPE also puts down a thousand times that they are a "Veteran-Owned" company. My reaction is they are more likely a 17 year-old Gary Vee follower that is using that veteran verbiage to help their hustle. This brings back vibes of Southern Values Card Grading (SVCG) with their owner/rapper Country Thuggin Dewey having a specialty confederate flag label. Nothing, I mean NOTHING, shocks me in this hobby.

auburn35 · 12-10-2025, 01:34 PM

Yes, clearly a paid press release, and like that MPE mess, something to avoid.. Just thought the ridiculous grading scale was humorous.

inaka · 12-10-2025, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auburn35

Doesn't really mention AI, but thought this newest grading company fit in with the "future of grading" topic.

Who needs a 10, when you can get an 11. Forget those fancy HGA labels, now you can get a fancy slab.

https://digitalmore.co/grading-eleve...oogle_vignette

Obligatory video clip of GEA's Head of Marketing explaining to a reporter their new grading system:

10-01-2025, 04:30 PM	#27
auburn35 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,394	Here's another recent patent application from CU/PSA that details the little discussed AI counterfeit detection system that was put in use last year. Nothing too exciting, but I thought it was worth a share. The section about detecting counterfeits being difficult and expensive, without hours/years of expertise fits both collectors and graders. Accurate or not, having the authentication automated, certainly helps psa push millions of cards through the system. https://x.com/Paul_Lesko/status/1973482815040921725 Fun AI generated overview. __________________ Ashley Lelie Rookie Collector, always looking for more.

12-10-2025, 11:59 AM	#28
auburn35 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,394	Doesn't really mention AI, but thought this newest grading company fit in with the "future of grading" topic. Who needs a 10, when you can get an 11. Forget those fancy HGA labels, now you can get a fancy slab. https://digitalmore.co/grading-eleve...oogle_vignette __________________ Ashley Lelie Rookie Collector, always looking for more.

12-10-2025, 01:34 PM	#30
auburn35 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,394	Yes, clearly a paid press release, and like that MPE mess, something to avoid.. Just thought the ridiculous grading scale was humorous. __________________ Ashley Lelie Rookie Collector, always looking for more.

09-02-2025, 12:52 PM	#26
Scottish Punk Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 9,902 scottishpunk	I am not surprised. Also, doesn't surprise me that all the photos in that patent are TCG cards. I think those are what are going to be automated the quickest and easiest to do. Might already be doing it and that is why they can push 1 million TCG out the door every month. If just Pokemon becomes fully automated, that is just a cash cow.