Elevate Your Collection with SWAU Trading Card Encapsulation & Grading

The Next Level of Collecting

Protect, preserve, and showcase your favorite trading cards with SWAU's premium Authentication, Grading, and Encapsulation services. Whether you're looking to simply authenticate and encapsulate your card or receive a professional grade before encapsulation, SWAU offers a secure, collector-focused solution designed for every type of collection.

Our crystal-clear, UV-resistant, tamper-evident holder provides exceptional long-term protection while enhancing the presentation of your card. Every holder is hermetically and sonically sealed to preserve your collectible for years to come.

Choose the Service That's Right for You

Authentication & Encapsulation

Perfect for collectors who want to preserve the originality of their cards without assigning a condition grade.

Your card is professionally authenticated, encapsulated in our premium protective holder, and labeled as Authentic, providing confidence in its legitimacy while protecting it from handling and environmental damage.

Grading & Encapsulation

For collectors seeking a professional assessment of their card's condition.

Our grading experts carefully evaluate each card based on centering, corners, edges, and surface before assigning an overall grade. The final grade is displayed prominently on the label, and your card is permanently sealed in our premium encapsulated holder for maximum protection and display appeal.

Built for Collectors

The SWAU label is designed with a clean, timeless appearance that keeps the focus where it belongs—on your card.

Every encapsulated card is:

• Protected in a UV-resistant, tamper-evident holder
• Hermetically and sonically sealed for long-term preservation
• Professionally photographed upon submission
• Cataloged with certification details in the SWAU database
• Accessible online through a unique certification number or scannable QR code

Collectors can verify their cards instantly while maintaining confidence in the authenticity and integrity of every encapsulated item.

Expert Evaluation

Every submission is reviewed by experienced trading card specialists using consistent grading standards and authentication procedures.

Whether you choose Authentication & Encapsulation or Grading & Encapsulation, each card undergoes a thorough inspection before being permanently sealed in its protective holder. Graded submissions receive an official SWAU grade displayed on the label, while authenticated-only submissions receive an Authentic designation.

Precision Laser-Engraved Labels

Every SWAU encapsulated trading card features a premium laser-engraved label designed for lasting durability and a refined, professional appearance. Unlike traditional printed labels, our laser engraving resists fading and wear, ensuring your card's certification details remain crisp and legible for years to come.

Each label clearly displays your card's certification information, authentication status or grade, certification number, and a scannable QR code that links directly to the card's online record in the SWAU database.

Detailed Error Report

Transparency is an important part of the grading process. For every card submitted for Grading & Encapsulation, SWAU provides a detailed Error Report identifying any defects or condition issues observed during evaluation.

Your Error Report may include notes on:

• Centering
• Corners
• Edges
• Surface condition
• Print defects
• Factory imperfections
• Creases, scratches, or other visible flaws

This report helps collectors understand how the final grade was determined and provides valuable documentation for their collection. Cards submitted under Authentication & Encapsulation are authenticated and encapsulated but do not receive a numerical grade or Error Report.

How to Order

Step 1: Select either Authentication & Encapsulation or Grading & Encapsulation and complete your order.

Step 2: Print a copy of your order confirmation and include it with your shipment. Be sure your order number is clearly visible.

Step 3: Carefully package your trading cards to prevent movement during transit and ship them to the following address: