Company profile · Japan
ARS (Arsales)
Japan's first/home-grown TCG grading institution (founded 2020). Fee scales by declared market value band (Standard <=JPY1M, Advanced <=JPY10M, Premium >JPY10M), each with sub-bands. Base 'Standard-I' (<=JPY30k) grading fee JPY3,500 (JPY3,850 incl tax); ~5 business days. Currently Japan-domestic submissions only. Fee revision effective 2026-04-17.
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Checked on 20 Oct 2026
Published service tiers (JP)
| Tier | Base fee / card | Turnaround | Max value | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard-I (<=JPY30k value) | ¥3,500 | 5 working days | ¥3,000,000 | Unknown |
| Standard (<=JPY100k value) | ¥5,000 | 5 working days | ¥10,000,000 | Unknown |
| Standard (<=JPY250k value) | ¥10,000 | 5 working days | ¥25,000,000 | Unknown |
Landed-cost breakdown — Standard-I (<=JPY30k value)
One card, JP market. Components shown when sourced; named when not published.
Base fee × 1¥3,500
Outbound & return shippingNot published
InsuranceNot published
VatNot published
MembershipNone required
UpchargeNot published
Source: https://ars-grading.com/price ↗ · checked 20 Oct 2026
Grading quality & policy
Grading scale
1-10
Subgrades
Unknown
Half grades
Unknown
Guarantee
Unknown
Slab security
Sealed Holder
Certificate lookup
Unknown
Authentication
Yes
Appeals / review
Unknown
Crossover / reholder
Unknown
Frequently asked questions
- How much does ARS (Arsales) card grading cost?
- ARS (Arsales)'s cheapest published tier is Standard-I (<=JPY30k value) at ¥3,500 per card (JP market, checked 20 Oct 2026). This is the base fee before shipping, insurance, VAT and any declared-value upcharges.
- What grading scale does ARS (Arsales) use?
- ARS (Arsales) grades on a 1-10 scale. Half grades: unknown. Subgrades: unknown.