Preparing cards for grading
Check visible surface marks, edge wear and corner damage before choosing which cards to submit.
CardSpector · Pokémon & trading card inspection
Find the gems.
Avoid the flaws.
A handheld digital magnifier for Pokémon and trading cards. Inspect surfaces, edges and corners before you buy, trade, sell or submit for grading.
£89.00 GBPFree UK delivery · Royal Mail Tracked 24
Device, branded neck lanyard and suede pouch included.
A little more detail.
A more informed decision.
Magnified inspection
Built-in lighting
On-screen measurement guide
For the decisions collectors make
Inspect before your next move.
Buying at a card show
Examine raw cards in person before agreeing a purchase or trade. Always ask the owner before handling a card.
Selling from your collection
Inspect each card before listing, record visible flaws and give buyers a clearer description of condition.
The closer look
The details
deserve a second look.
A quick glance tells part of the story. Explore real inspection photos to see what a closer look brings into view.
REAL CARDS. REAL INSPECTION PHOTOS.
01 / SURFACE
Look beyond
the shine.
Bring fine surface marks into view. Take time to inspect the areas that deserve a closer look.
Photographed through CardSpector
Designed for a closer look
A compact tool.
A different perspective.
From a card-show table to your own collection, keep card inspection close at hand.
Explore the photos
01
Light where you need it.
Built-in illumination puts the area beneath the lens in view.
02
Reference, on screen.
An on-screen measurement guide gives you a reference when examining card details.
03
Made to carry.
A handheld form, a built-in attachment loop and a USB-C connection.
From the inspection table
See the cards.
Then see the detail.
Original product and inspection photography. Tap a photo for a closer look.
Before you decide
One more look.
At every stage.
01
Before you buy.
Inspect the details behind the asking price.
02
Before you trade.
Take a closer look at the cards changing hands.
03
Before you submit.
Review condition before choosing cards for grading.
Card inspection guides
Check your cards before grading
Inspect the surface, edges, corners and centring before deciding which cards to submit. CardSpector provides a magnified view with built-in lighting and an on-screen measurement guide. It does not authenticate cards, assign grades or guarantee a grading result.
Good to know
A few closer looks.
What is CardSpector?
CardSpector is a handheld card inspection tool with a built-in screen and illumination. It gives you a magnified view of small details on your trading cards.
What should I look for?
Inspect surfaces for visible marks, then work around the edges and corners. The real inspection photos above show examples of the details you can examine.
Can I use CardSpector before PSA, CGC or other grading?
Yes, for visual inspection before submission. CardSpector does not assign a grade, authenticate a card or guarantee a result. The grading company makes its own assessment.
Does it calculate a centring score?
The on-screen measurement guide is a visual reference for the area being inspected. It does not automatically calculate a whole-card centring ratio or predict a grade.
What comes with CardSpector?
The CardSpector handheld inspection device, a CardSpector branded neck lanyard and a branded suede pouch.
How much is UK delivery?
UK delivery is free via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Tracked 24 is the delivery service name, not a guaranteed next-day arrival. See the shipping policy for processing and delivery information.
Are these real inspection photos?
Yes. The inspection images on this page are photographs of actual cards viewed on a CardSpector screen. Tap the gallery photos to view them at a larger size.
How do I get one?
Order directly using Buy CardSpector on this page. For product or card-show enquiries, email cardspector@tidaltcg.com.
Your next closer look
Meet your cards.
In more detail.
A closer look, ready for your next card check. Includes the CardSpector device, branded neck lanyard and suede pouch.
£89.00 GBP
Free UK delivery · Royal Mail Tracked 24