Questions Meet Clear Answers.
Learn how Cosmic Grading Cards Elite submissions, certificate verification, series checklists, redemption, pricing and holder identification work — all in one place.
Find The Number On The Holder.
Cosmic holders use identifying information on the back of the slab. The illustrated hologram above is a visual guide showing the general area collectors should inspect.
Turn the holder over
Place the slab on a flat surface or hold it securely with the back of the holder facing you.
Locate the certification area
Look near the back label and security area for the certificate identifier associated with the holder.
Inspect the security tag
The genuine security treatment is designed to visually distinguish a Cosmic holder and help collectors identify the certification area.
Enter the full certificate number
Use the number exactly as printed, including any leading zeroes, on the Grading Verification page.
Review the lookup result
The certificate system will return a recognized result when the number matches the official verification data or an owned historical certificate range.
Collector FAQ.
These answers cover the current Cosmic website workflow. If a submission or product has a special condition not covered here, contact the grading team before shipping or purchasing.
How do I verify a Cosmic certificate number?
Visit the Grading Verification page and enter the certificate number exactly as it appears on the holder. The recovered Cosmic verification system checks recognized historical certificate ranges and stored certificate records.
What if my certificate number is not found?
First check every digit and make sure any leading zero is included. If the number is still not recognized, contact grading@cosmicgradingcards.com so the grading team can review the certificate information.
Where is the certificate number located?
The identification area is on the back of the holder near the security/label region. The visual guide above shows the general location until the new animated slab demonstration is ready.
Does a successful lookup authenticate the entire card?
A recognized result confirms that the entered certificate number is recognized by the Cosmic verification system. It should not be interpreted as a blanket guarantee about every physical component of a card or holder when the item itself has not been inspected.
How much does grading cost?
Current submission pricing is quantity based: 1–4 cards: $15 per card, 5–9 cards: $12 per card, 10–49 cards: $10 per card, and 50+ cards: $7 per card.
View the Get Graded page for the current submission form and estimate.
How do I start a grading submission?
Use the Get Graded page. Enter your contact information, estimated card quantity, and submission details. The page automatically identifies the matching quantity tier and shows an estimated grading total.
Does the Get Graded form charge my card immediately?
No. The current Get Graded workflow is a grading submission request and estimate. It does not automatically collect payment simply because the form was submitted.
Where can I view the official series checklists?
The public checklist pages are available at 2026 Series Checklist and 2025 Series Checklist. Both are searchable and load from the official CSV checklist data.
What is the 2026 checklist?
The Series 2026: Comic Slabs checklist is the public inventory/compliance checklist for the finalized 2026 series. The published series data contains 53,728 listed packs/items.
What is the 2025 checklist?
The Series 2025: Comic Slabs checklist is the public inventory/compliance checklist for the finalized 2025 series. The published series data contains 24,743 listed packs/items.
Where do I redeem a Cosmic code?
Use the Redemption page. Enter the requested contact, shipping and redemption information so the Cosmic team can process the reward.
Where can I shop Cosmic products?
Visit the Cosmic Shop for currently available products, slabs, rip-pack offerings and other listed Cosmic merchandise.
How do I contact Cosmic Grading Cards Elite?
For grading and certificate-related questions, email grading@cosmicgradingcards.com. You can also use the site's Contact page for general inquiries.
Why does the hologram graphic on this page look different from a physical tag?
The slab on this FAQ page is currently a CSS visual mockup designed to show the general location and purpose of the security area. It will be replaced with a proper rendered/animated slab visual when the new Blender asset is complete.
Go Straight To The Right Place.
Certificate lookup, submissions, checklists and redemption each have their own dedicated workflow. Use the links here instead of hunting through the site.