Hybrid Grading Approach Introduces The First-Ever "Customer Guarantee" Into The Card Grading World
Hybrid Grading Approach
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 16, 2022 / Hybrid Grading Approach, or HGA, has diverted from traditional models in card grading to provide its loyal community with unrivaled perks in the collector circuits, effectively positioning themselves as the only logical choice for dedicated hobbyists who take their trade seriously. Simple as it may sound, the concept of a 100% customer satisfaction blueprint is unheard of in card grading services, and in addition to meeting consumers at the finish line with a finalized product and their priceless allegiance, HGA also integrates a unique system for their grading process, one that has already made plenty of noise in the market and pushed counterparts to follow suit. With the introduction of HGA's full-throttle fulfillment policy, their team remains the collector's choice for premium card grading across all forms of fandom.
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Since its founding, HGA has made a habit of going rogue on a number of protocols in the card grading industry. They are, for example, the first and only company to incorporate a hybrid model to their grading process, hence the name. HGA employs experienced graders while also utilizing AI technology to perfect the process that much further, uniting human expertise with innovative strategy that results in honest, concise grading. With this system in place, there's hardly any doubt that a given card will not generate as anything less of what the consumer expects. Even still, HGA has introduced a unique layer to their anatomy that is virtually absent in other card grading companies.
Following a steady climb to cover an extensive backlog of card grading this past year, HGA presented a new policy that would work to secure their community's trust for the long-haul, promising to deliver fair, honest grading with the consumer's satisfaction in the driver's seat. From the beginning, HGA sought to supply a grading system that took a card for what it is, nothing more and nothing less. Ensuring that consumers are receiving exactly what they signed up for takes center stage with HGA, as it is their new policy to send all card submissions back to their customers fully completed and by the requested turnaround time. However, if they are unsuccessful for reasons within their control, customers can expect to receive their money back plus their cards fully graded and slabbed.
This is unheard of in traditional card grading markets, where a collector can expect to wait months, even years, for their final product riding on the wings of faith. Card collectors are often left to figure out the next steps for themselves if a card is returned sub-par, and therein lies the difference with HGA's latest pillar of ethics.
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Card grading and collecting has quickly evolved through the decades to become one of the most high-profile networks in hobbyists and fandoms alike, given the increasing value of cards themselves and the unique communities that are born from them. HGA is largely sports-based, dealing thousands of cards that collectors cherish for their favorite player, team, or moment in athletic history. But even with the popularity of sports cards, HGA has also recognized a growing fanbase in TCG communities, which compliments the company's creative approach to slabs and card design. TCG, or Trading Card Games, include such household names as Pokémon, Magic The Gathering, Dragon Ball Z, and Star Wars, plus thousands of other games. This side of card collecting is arguably more complex by design and fosters a unique subculture rooted in visual art, role playing, and storytelling. HGA's card slabs are the stuff of legend, built with tough material that carries the weight of distinction amongst collectors. In line with their DNA, the company was also the first to introduce horizontal slabs, which some will argue is distinctly more attractive and logical than the vertical silhouettes. Upon submitting a card for grading, consumers are given the opportunity to customize and personalize their slabs with a menu of unique features and assets that turn card grading into a wholly artistic outlet for self-expression. With TCG cards, the artistry of the card is coupled with the unique vision of the bestower, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind treasure that can't be duplicated. HGA is working to balance their community to embrace TCG and sports cards equally, building a stronger network of collectors that share a common craving for crystal-clear grading with added finesse.
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The company's switch to offering horizontal slabs was largely inspired by customer feedback, which called for cleaner designs that flattered a given space. By listening to their followers, HGA has achieved the impossible in card grading communities. The consumer comes first, by their protocols, and the cards reflect the same dedication but with glittering creativity and sharp design. HGA's customer satisfaction policy has driven a new chapter in the company's evolution, going from major league players in the industry to all-star champions. With HGA leading the future of card grading through innovative technology and honest operations, we can all take a spot on the winning team with cards that just get better with time.
About: Hybrid Grading Approach is a full-service card grading company that's able to accommodate for all fandoms coexisting within sports and TCG communities such as Pokémon, Magic The Gathering, Dragon Ball Z, and more. They are largely known for their innovative approach to maintaining integrity within their card grades with the help of their AI technology in combination with their employed, expert graders.
