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In a market increasingly attentive to the collectible value of videogames, TGMGrading was born with a clear objective: to offer the

MOST COMPLETE AND RELIABLE GRADING IN EUROPE.

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TGMGrading is the first videogame grading that uses:

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LOW INTENSITY X-RAY SCANNING

a technology normally used in the medical and aerospace sectors, to verify the presence and integrity of internal contents without opening the package.

LATEST GRADED TITLES

Great classics never age. Discover the latest titles graded by TGMG, The Games Market's official grading service. Each piece has been controlled and preserved in premium cases, ready to enter your collection. From Super Nintendo to PlayStation, from Mega Drive to Nintendo 64, from Vectrex to PC Engine: below you'll find our latest work.

Pokemon Crystal

Game Boy Color

Grade: 9.2

Castlevania

Nintendo DS

Grade: 8.5

Castlevania

Nintendo DS

Grade: 9.5

Zelda Oracle

Game Boy Color

Grade: 9.8

Space Invaders

Game Boy

Grade: 8.8

Haunting Ground

PlayStation 2

Grade: 9.8

Zelda Oracle

Game Boy Color

Grade: 9.8

Metroid

NES

Grade: 9.5

RESULT OF AN X-RAY SCAN

Metroid Graded Game
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ULTRA SCANNING! 🔬

Total protection for your collectible treasures.

Unlike high-intensity technologies used for industrial inspections, our X-ray machine is calibrated specifically for the collectible sector. We're talking about a machine worth €2,200,000, designed to work with millimetric delicacy:

No alteration to plastic or paper materials

No alteration to plastic or paper materials

No interference with inks, labels or seals

No interference with inks, labels or seals

No exposure to harmful radiation for media operation

No exposure to harmful radiation for media operation

The beam is managed with such precision that it can detect the presence of manuals, serial numbers, card codes, discs or hidden inserts, with a depth and sharpness not replicable with any other technology available on the market.

THE TGMGRADING PROCESS

From vision to encapsulation

1

IN-DEPTH VISUAL EXAMINATION

Each title is initially subjected to manual control by our team. We analyze box conditions, seal, presence of tampering signs, labels and general visual integrity.

2

LOW INTENSITY X-RAY SCANNING

The heart of our process. Thanks to this technology, we can see inside without opening the package. We identify the presence and position of materials, any anomalies, reconstructions or missing parts.

3

ANALYSIS OF HUNDREDS OF PARAMETERS

Each videogame is evaluated in an extremely technical way. We take into consideration elements such as the type of shrink film used, the position of staples or manuals, the type of ink on covers, weight, size and other details invisible to the naked eye, but fundamental to distinguish an original from a fake or reconditioned one.

4

EVALUATION BY A COMMISSION OF EXPERTS

Our committee is composed of multi-sectoral figures: entrepreneurs, lawyers, notaries, videogame producers, professional collectors and trade specialists. No evaluation is left to chance.

5

AI SUPPORT

We have developed a proprietary system that uses artificial intelligence to compare each individual videogame with a database of hundreds of thousands of original specimens.

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ENCAPSULATION IN PREMIUM CASES

Each title is placed in a case made of plexiglass with thickness of 6mm (top/bottom) and 4mm (sides) to ensure high UV protection, glued with high-performance industrial adhesives, the same used in the automotive sector. The result is an undeformable, resistant and transparent protection. The design, as per Italian tradition, is carefully crafted in every detail: formal cleanliness, elegance, readability and timeless style.

PREMIUM CASES FOR YOUR COLLECTIBLE TITLES

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A SERVICE ROOTED IN LOMBARDY.
ENGINE OF EUROPE

Our entire production process takes place between Bergamo, Milan and Brescia, in the heart of Lombardy. It's not just a logistical detail: it's a cultural manifesto.

Lombardy is the region with the highest GDP in Italy and, in proportion to population, one of the first economic areas in Europe, superior even to entire nations. It's the place where innovation, manufacturing and artisan precision coexist.

Choosing TGMGrading means supporting excellences that compete at the highest international levels.

CHOOSE YOUR SERVICES

Prices refer to grading of standard-sized videogames such as: Dreamcast, SEGA Saturn, Wii, Game Cube, Play Station 2, WiiU, SEGA Mega Drive (with and without flap), NES, Game Boy Advance (including Japanese versions), Switch, SNES, N64 (including Japanese versions), Famicom and Super Famicom, Play Station including big boxes like Final Fantasy 8), PS3/PS4/PS5, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, PC Engine, NEO GEO CD, NEO GEO, Vectrex, Atari, Coleco Vision. For these consoles we have dimensions and materials ready in stock.

For large-sized versions such as Metroid Dread Limited Edition for Switch or even consoles, the offer must be custom built both for plexiglass processing and shipping. In this case contact us and you will be put in touch with one of our specialists.

5 working days

Grading

70
40
Early Stage

For those who want to grade their title without needing X-ray scanning. This service is recommended for CIB, NIB or recent Sealed releases. Shipping information for your title will be communicated to your registration email after purchase.

includes

  • Title evaluation
  • Grading with scoring
  • Title encapsulation
  • Anti-opening gluing
+10 working days

X-Ray

+50

Additional service for those who want information on the internal content of Sealed titles or material that cannot be manually opened. Low intensity X-rays do not damage your videogames.

includes

  • Machine scanning
  • Low intensity X-rays
  • X X-rays front, side and electronics detail
  • Documentation printing
  • Return letter

Full Delivery

+15

Additional service for those who don't want shipping worries. You just need to think about the shipping package, we send the courier to your home or office for pickup and we ship it back to you wherever you want when steps are finished. Shipping information for your title will be communicated to your registration email after purchase.

includes

  • Service valid only in Italy
  • Volumetric package 0-3kg
  • DHL express courier
  • Package pickup and re-delivery
  • Customer service "where is my package"

Custom

CONTACT US

Service dedicated to non-standard titles that require direct and personalized quotation. Based on the title or console size, shipping costs, X-ray scanning costs (if desired) and custom case manufacturing will be calculated.

includes

  • Assistance and analysis
  • Custom case design
  • Direct relationship with our team

MARKET COMPARISON

X-ray scanning

TGM Grading

Present (low intensity)

Other Grading

Absent

Complete visual evaluation

TGM Grading

Other Grading

AI support in grading

TGM Grading

Other Grading

Over 100 parameters analyzed

TGM Grading

Other Grading

(Often 5 - 10 levels)

High-thickness plexiglass cases for better UV protection

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Other Grading

(Standard acrylic)

Clean industrial adhesives

TGM Grading

Other Grading

Multidisciplinary team (known collectors, lawyers, entrepreneurs and museums)

TGM Grading

Other Grading

Zero-kilometer production and services

TGM Grading

Other Grading

(Often USA/UK with customs)

FAQ

Grading is the process of evaluation, authentication and protection of a videogame, in physical format. During the procedure, the game is: 1. Visually examined to identify defects, manipulations or signs of time 2. Verified in its original elements, such as seals, manuals, discs or cartridges 3. Classified according to a numerical scale (usually from 1 to 100, from A to S or from 1 to 10) that defines its quality 4. Placed in a transparent and non-openable case, tamper-proof, with an official label that reports the evaluation and details.

1. Increases the market value of the certified videogame 2. Protects the physical investment from future damage (scratches, humidity, light) 3. Gives certainty to buyers and facilitates resale 4. Attributes a historical and collectible value, also useful for insurance, museums or exhibitions 5. Offers an official and impartial guarantee on the authenticity of the title In a market increasingly attentive to collecting and protection of physical objects, grading has become a global standard for those who want to transform a simple videogame into a certified asset.

TGMGrading evaluations are performed objectively through a technical grid based on hundreds of measurable parameters: material quality, conservation state, seal integrity, presence of original elements (manual, artwork and much more. But not only: each evaluation is historically contextualized, meaning we take into account the production standard of the publication era and the average conservation conditions typical of that period. This approach allows us to offer the most accurate, impartial and consistent evaluation possible.

The grading process is entrusted to a multidisciplinary team of experts, led by: 1. Federico Salerno - Lawyer and professional collector, reference point in Italy in the world of retrogaming, with years of legal and technical experience in the protection and enhancement of collectible goods; 2. Carlo Santagostino - Pioneer of digital development, historian of computer science and videogames, developer with decades of experience in the e-commerce, multimedia and digital applications sector. Authoritative Italian "digital archaeologist", Carlo brings a scientific and philological approach to the historical evaluation of titles. These are joined by other specialists: notaries, laboratory technicians, entrepreneurs in the videogame sector and figures with certified experience in buying and selling high-value collectibles.

When we receive a videogame to grade, the physical security of your object is our absolute priority. Our operational headquarters is equipped with: 1. Armored and armed doors for all accesses 2. Internal anti-break-in grates, protecting the premises 3. Fog generators activated in case of intrusion to make visibility impossible 4. Latest generation alarm system, connected with law enforcement 5. Constant controls, carried out by Fidelitas Each package is tracked and controlled in every phase of the process, and stored in protected environments before, during and after the grading phase. Your title is never left alone.

A sealed but uncertified videogame can be worth even 10 times less than the same title while with a grading process it acquires much more value not only economic but also conservation. Grading is the bridge between nostalgia and the real value of a collectible object.