TCG Grader

Job Overview
Gamer’s Choice (GC) is searching for a new TCG Grader team member to authenticate and grade trading cards (sports, non-sports, and trading card game (TCG) cards alike). Ideal candidates will possess comprehensive industry knowledge of trading cards, non-sports, and TCG collectibles, be an expert in authentication and grading standards, and be able to add experience and depth to the GC Grading Team. Individuals should be detail-oriented, have strong organizational skills, be able to focus on cards for extended periods, and be able to work in a positive team environment.

Preferred applicants will have one to three years of grading experience as a professional, dealer, or collector.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert on GC’s card authentication and grading standards
• Serve as an expert in GC’s processing procedures and protocols
• Authenticate and evaluate the condition of trading cards (sports, non-sports, or TCG, depending on business needs)
• Maintain individual daily grading/production goals
• Improve knowledge and skill with active research and experience
• Stay up-to-date with current industry developments and news, especially as it pertains to new counterfeits and alteration methods circulating the market
• Maintain the quality of the grading product
• Engage with and participate in monthly meetings and re-training sessions as needed to help further develop skills and enhance product knowledge
• Research, identify, and authenticate collectible trading cards and sports cards
• Assesses the condition, quality, and grade the item using established standards
• Utilize the internal software system to enter all applicable grading information

Requirements

• Typing, mouse work, and sitting and looking at a computer for long periods of time
• The ability to handle high-value, delicate items with care
• The ability to routinely lift, carry, and move materials up to 40 pounds
• Being able to sit for extended periods of time
• Comprehensive knowledge of Trading Cards is required
• Expansive knowledge as it relates to card printing, including printing processes, variants, and errors
• 1 – 3 years of direct grading experience as a card grader or as a dealer/collector with extensive grading submission history
• Detail-oriented with the ability to detect counterfeit and altered cards with a high level of accuracy
• Strong organizational skills to achieve production goals and maximize productivity

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Employee Discounts
• Gym Membership Reimbursements

Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

EEO/AAP Statement: Gamer’s Choice is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Gamer’s Choice is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35