Stamps Grading Services

Grading Services

Stamps Grading Services

ASG Grading Tiers

ASG GRADING TIERS	FEE PER STAMP (USD)	REQUIREMENTS (Maximum values are per stamp and in USD)
Unlimited Value WalkThrough	$300 + 2% Fair Market Value (FMV)	All stamps. Unlimited value.
WalkThrough	$300	All stamps. Maximum value $25,000.
Express	$125	All stamps. Maximum value $10,000.
Standard	$55	All stamps. Maximum value $3,000.
Value	$37	All stamps. Maximum value $1,000.
Economy	$22	All stamps. Maximum value $300.
Modern Bulk (Mixed Types) (50-stamp minimum)	$18	All modern stamps (1970 to present). Maximum value $300. 50-stamp minimum.
Modern Bulk (Same Type) (50-stamp minimum)	$17	All modern stamps (1970 to present). Stamps must be of the same type. Maximum value $300. 50-stamp minimum.

ASG Add on Services

ASG ADD-ON SERVICES	FEE PER STAMP (USD)	DESCRIPTION (Maximum values are per stamp and in USD)
On-site Grading	Tier Fee + $3	Use this service if you are submitting to an ASG On-site Grading Event. Enter the name and date of the event to which you are submitting. See ASGstamps.hk/events for more information.
Early Releases / First Releases	Tier Fee + $8	Use this service to request either the EARLY RELEASES or FIRST RELEASES designation for qualifying stamps. Select only one. Visit ASGstamps.hk/requests for a list of eligible stamps and submission cutoff dates. Note: Request applies to all stamps on form.
Special Label	Tier Fee + $8	Use this service to request a special ASG label. For a list of special ASG labels, visit ASGstamps.hk/labels. Note: Request applies to all stamps on form.
Variety	Tier Fee + $10	Use this service to request an additional attribution not mentioned in the Scott “Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue.” Recognition of varieties solely at ASG’s discretion. The tier fee applies when ASG determines the stamp to be a recognized variety.
Error	Tier Fee + $10	ASG examines and describes errors. This service must be selected for any error stamps.
ASG Oversize Holder	Tier Fee + $20	Larger stamps and blocks of stamps can be encapsulated in an ASG Oversize Holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form. Visit ASGstamps.hk/holders for eligible sizes.
Pedigree	Tier Fee + $5	A pedigree can be added to the certification label to indicate a stamp’s past or present ownership. ASG must receive sufficient evidence to confirm the requested pedigree. Examples of evidence include photographic records from an auction catalog or a sealed flip/holder from the original collection or auction house. Recognition of pedigrees is at ASG’s sole discretion; the Pedigree fee applies when requested regardless of whether ASG determines the stamp to have a recognized pedigree. To add a pedigree to a stamp already encapsulated in an ASG holder, also select an applicable ASG ReHolder service.
ReGrade	Tier Fee	If you disagree with a grade assigned by ASG, you may submit the ASG-certified stamp for review for a higher grade. Stamp must be intact in the ASG holder. Also choose a grading tier according to the stamp’s value.

ASG Reholders

ASG REHOLDERS	FEE PER STAMP (USD)	DESCRIPTION
ReHolder	$15	A stamp in an ASG holder can be submitted for encapsulation in a new holder. Stamps valued up to $10,000.
High Value ReHolder	$30	A stamp in an ASG holder can be submitted for encapsulation in a new holder. Stamps valued over $10,000.
Oversize ReHolder	$20	A stamp in an ASG Oversize Holder can be submitted for encapsulation in a new holder. Stamps valued up to $10,000.
High Value Oversize ReHolder	$50	A stamp in an ASG Oversize Holder can be submitted for encapsulation in a new holder. Stamps valued over $10,000.

Other ASG Services

OTHER ASG SERVICES	FEE (USD)	DESCRIPTION
Appearance Review	$0	Use this service to have ASG review an ASG-certified stamp that you believe is overgraded.
Return Packaging	$5 per form	Examples include Certificates of Authenticity and folders/boxes.