Pure Graded X (PGX): Complete Guide

PGX can refer to multiple grading brands. In comics, “PGX” commonly refers to PGX Comic Grading Services (pgxcomics.com) and is not a trading-card grading company (PGX Comics). This page is about Pure Graded X, a trading-card grading company operating on puregradedx.com and listed by BBB as “Pure Graded X” in Centerton, Arkansas (Pure Graded X, BBB profile).

Quick facts

Fact	Details
Official name + official website	Pure Graded X (uses “PGX” in its own copy) — puregradedx.com (About)
Founded (year) + founders (if known)	Founded year: Unknown (no explicit founding year found on official pages). BBB “File Opened” date: 2/11/2022 (not the same as founding, but a verifiable timestamp). Principal contact/owner name appears as Mr. Clayton Eason (BBB) and “Owner Pure Graded X” is also signed in a PGX blog post (BBB profile, Graded X U post (04/01/2023))
Headquarters + operating countries	Address listed in BBB JSON-LD: 1701 Abbey Ln, Centerton, AR 72719-6502 (USA). Operating countries: Unknown (no explicit shipping/coverage list found on official pages reviewed) (BBB profile)
Ownership / parent company (if any)	Owner/principal contact listed as Mr. Clayton Eason (no parent company stated in sources reviewed) (BBB profile, Graded X U post)
What they grade (sports, TCG, non-sports, memorabilia)	Pure Graded X positions itself around sports cards and explicitly mentions Pokémon and Marvel in its homepage description. Exact acceptance rules by category: Unknown (no clear “what we grade” policy page found beyond this) (Pure Graded X homepage, About)
Grading scale + top grade label	Unknown (no published grading scale or grade definitions found on official pages reviewed) (Grading Conditions page, About)
Subgrades (Y/N) + how many categories	Unknown (no published subgrade categories found on official pages reviewed) (Grading Conditions page, About)
Pop report (Y/N) + link	Yes (published as a Google Sheets “Pop Report” linked from the PGX site navigation) (PGX Pop Report sheet, About)
Registry (Y/N) + link	Unknown / Not found (no set registry or leaderboard tool found on official pages reviewed) (Pure Graded X)
Certification verification / lookup (Y/N) + link	Unknown / Not found (no cert lookup endpoint found on official pages reviewed) (Pure Graded X)
Notable differentiator (1 sentence)	Custom slab design emphasis, including custom labels “only $5 additional per card” (official claim) (About)

Where Pure Graded X fits in the grading market

Pure Graded X sits firmly in the long-tail grading market: it’s not widely recognized like PSA/BGS/SGC/CGC, and its trust signals are materially weaker based on third-party reporting signals available at verification time.

Brand/trust: BBB displays a BBB Rating “F” and explicitly lists “Failure to respond to complaint(s)” as a reason for rating, which is a major trust-negative for a service that physically takes custody of cards (BBB profile).
Resale expectation: with long-tail slabs, many buyers treat the card as effectively “raw in a holder” unless there is strong market recognition plus easy verification tooling. Pure Graded X does publish a pop-report spreadsheet, but (without a cert lookup and published grading standards) buyer skepticism remains likely (PGX Pop Report sheet, Pure Graded X).

Services offered

From PGX’s official shop product pages:

Card grading tiers:
- 20 Card Submission: “$15 per card” with “30–45 day turnaround” (as written in the product title). The product description says a “submission form and shipping instruction will be emailed over after checkout” (20 Card Submission product page).
- 100 card submission: the product description says “Checkout with quantity of 1 to submit 100 cards” and again notes a submission form + shipping instructions are emailed after checkout. Price and stated TAT are Unknown from the publicly visible product metadata captured here (100 card submission product page).
Custom labels: “Custom Labels available on each card at only $5 additional per card” (About).
Authentication-only / crossover / reholder / regrade / dealer programs: Unknown (not found on official pages reviewed) (Pure Graded X).

Grading scale and standards (deep dive)

Pure Graded X does not publish a grading rubric comparable to PSA/BGS/SGC/CGC/TAG in the official sources reviewed here:

Scale and grade definitions: Unknown (About, Grading Conditions).
Centering/corners/edges/surface definitions/tolerances: Unknown (Grading Conditions).
Human vs hybrid vs tech-first process: Unknown (About).

How to interpret the label (practical, conservative):

Treat a PGX grade as a seller claim unless you can independently assess the card’s condition and the company provides a cert lookup + published standards you can audit. Use the pop report only as a “what exists” tool, not as a “grade trust” tool (PGX Pop Report sheet, Pure Graded X).

Slab, label, and security features

Published details are limited in accessible primary sources:

Holder materials, sealing, anti-counterfeit (QR/NFC/hologram), serial formats: Unknown (no official documentation found in sources reviewed) (Pure Graded X, Grading Conditions).
Label/version changes over time: Unknown (no official changelog found) (Pure Graded X).
What is explicitly marketed: custom label designs and “X-collection labels” (official claim) (About).

Images:

PGX uses an official logo/brand image in its OpenGraph metadata (usable as a reference point, but not a slab security spec) (Pure Graded X homepage).

Verification and data tools

What exists (publicly, without login) based on sources reviewed:

Pop report: a Google Sheets document linked as “Pop Report” from the PGX site nav (PGX Pop Report sheet, About).
Cert lookup: Not found (no public cert verification tool located) (Pure Graded X).
Registry: Not found (Pure Graded X).
Grader notes / reports: Unknown / not found (Pure Graded X).

Cert lookup workflow (step-by-step):

Unknown because no public cert lookup tool was found in sources reviewed.
Use the PGX pop report only to check whether a specific card/grade combination appears in their published spreadsheet (this is not proof of authenticity for a specific slab) (PGX Pop Report sheet).

Pricing and turnaround (how it works, not just numbers)

PGX’s pricing is partially verifiable via its shop product pages, but it is not presented as a complete, transparent pricing menu with declared value rules and upcharges (as of verification time).

Per-card pricing (verified): the 20-card submission product states “$15 per card” and “30–45 day turnaround” in the product title (20 Card Submission product page).
Bulk pricing / tiers: a 100-card submission product exists, but publicly visible metadata does not include price or stated TAT in the page title/description captured here (100 card submission product page).
How submission instructions are delivered: both product pages state that a submission form and shipping instructions are emailed after checkout (20 Card Submission product page, 100 card submission product page).

Current prices table (official, as of 2025-12-25):

Tier	Price	Stated TAT	Source
20 Card Submission	$15 per card	30–45 days	Product page
100 card submission	Unknown	Unknown	Product page

Turnaround time claims vs user-reported reality:

Trust signal warning: BBB shows an “F” rating and cites “Failure to respond to complaint(s)” as a reason for rating; BBB also includes user review snippets referencing non-response and card return issues. Treat this as a serious risk factor for turnaround predictability and custody safety (BBB profile, BBB complaints, BBB reviews).

Submission experience

Step-by-step (based on PGX’s official product pages):

Purchase a submission product (e.g., 20-card or 100-card) via the official shop (Shop, 20 Card Submission).
PGX states a submission form and shipping instructions will be emailed after checkout (20 Card Submission, 100 card submission).
PGX provides an “Order Status” page (workflow details are Unknown in sources reviewed) (Order Status).

Common pitfalls (based on what is missing publicly):

Lack of published packaging/insurance/declared-value rules means you should treat submission as higher risk and get written confirmation before sending higher value cards (20 Card Submission, BBB profile).

Resale liquidity: what happens on the secondary market

Without broad brand acceptance and without a cert lookup + published grading standards, PGX slabs are likely to face:

Buyer skepticism (unclear standards + limited verification) (Pure Graded X, Grading Conditions).
Higher perceived custody risk due to third-party trust signals (BBB rating and complaint-response notes) (BBB profile).

Typical buyer objections you should anticipate:

“I can’t verify it quickly” (no cert lookup found) (Pure Graded X).
“I don’t trust the company with custody/communication” (BBB rating reasons and review snippets) (BBB profile).

How sellers usually overcome them (practical):

Sell it as a raw card with extra photos, price accordingly, and provide pop report context only as supplemental information (PGX Pop Report sheet).
If your goal is fastest resale: consider grading with a widely recognized grader instead (see comparison sources: PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC Cards).

Public opinion: Reddit, X, and hobby communities

Important limitations at verification time:

Reddit: direct content retrieval returned “blocked by network security” (403). Links are provided as representative sources, but detailed theme extraction from Reddit comments is Unverified in this environment.
X (Twitter): profile pages are accessible, but post content could not be extracted reliably as static HTML in this environment. Post-by-post theme extraction is Unverified here.

Recurring themes we can verify from accessible sources (BBB + consumer-review aggregator + YouTube discussions):

Positive themes (where present):

Custom label aesthetics are a stated differentiator (official claim) (About).
Some collectors explore PGX as a budget option or for novelty (inferred from the existence of multiple “submission/reveal” style YouTube videos, which indicates at least some user adoption) (YouTube search results examples, YouTube example).

Negative themes (stronger signal in accessible sources):

Complaint-response/custody risk signals on BBB (rating reasons + review snippets) (BBB profile, BBB complaints, BBB reviews).
Very low consumer-review aggregator ratings and recurring “can’t get cards back / dissatisfaction” language (treat as community sentiment, not a verified investigative report) (PissedConsumer: Pure Grade X).

Most common misconceptions:

“PGX” meaning confusion: PGX also refers to a comic grading company (pgxcomics.com), which is a different entity from Pure Graded X (puregradedx.com) (PGX Comics, Pure Graded X).
“Pop report means it’s easy to verify authenticity”: a pop spreadsheet can show entries, but it does not replace a cert lookup that ties a specific slab serial to a specific card record (PGX Pop Report sheet, Pure Graded X).

Controversies, trust signals, and red flags

What was searched (and what was found):

Official site for published grading standards, cert lookup, submission instructions, and security features (Pure Graded X, Grading Conditions, Shop).
BBB profile for rating, complaint-response patterns, and principal contact information (BBB profile).

Trust signals:

PGX publishes a pop report (Google Sheets) and provides official product pages for submission purchases (PGX Pop Report sheet, 20 Card Submission).

Red flags:

BBB shows a BBB Rating “F” and cites failure to respond to complaint(s) as a reason for the rating; BBB also lists complaint counts in the rating rationale block (BBB profile).
Lack of published grading standards and lack of a public cert lookup tool in reviewed official sources increases the risk of buyer skepticism and increases diligence burden (Pure Graded X, Grading Conditions).

Who should use Pure Graded X (and who shouldn’t)

Good fit:

You are grading for personal collection display, care about custom label aesthetics, and are comfortable with long-tail brand liquidity (About).
You are submitting lower-value cards where a higher-risk long-tail grader does not put meaningful dollars at risk, and you’re comfortable following email-based instructions (20 Card Submission).

Bad fit:

You need maximum market trust/liquidity (especially for high-end cards) and want minimal buyer education (PSA, SGC, BGS, CGC Cards).
You require strong custody/service trust signals; BBB’s rating and complaint-response notes are a significant red flag (BBB profile).

Comparison snapshot

Company	Market trust	Resale liquidity	Pricing posture	Turnaround posture	Transparency	Slab security	Best for
Pure Graded X (PGX)	Low	Low	Budget-to-mid (partial pricing visible)	Claimed 30–45 days for one tier; broader TAT unclear	Low	Unknown	Custom labels, low-value submissions with extra diligence
PSA	Very high	Very high	Tiered/declared-value pricing	Varies by tier	Medium-high	High	Highest liquidity for mainstream resale
BGS	High	High (segment-dependent)	Premium	Varies by tier	Medium-high (subgrades)	High	Subgrade-driven markets and chase labels
SGC	High (sports/vintage heavy)	Medium-high	Often value-friendly	Often positioned as faster	Medium	Medium-high	Sports/vintage buyer pools
CGC Cards	Medium-high (TCG heavy)	Medium	Competitive-to-premium	Varies by tier	High (published scale)	High	TCG workflows + published grading scale
TAG	Medium	Medium-low	Mid	Explicit tiering	High (published rubric + DIG reports)	Medium (debated)	“Show your work” grading reports

Rationale sources: PGX pricing/TAT only partially verifiable via the 20-card submission product page, and PGX transparency/trust concerns via BBB + missing tooling/standards (20 Card Submission, BBB profile, Pure Graded X). Competitor references: PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC Cards, TAG.

FAQs

Is Pure Graded X (PGX) legit?
- It is an operating grading business with an official site and a BBB profile listing the business and principal contact. However, BBB shows a rating and complaint-response concerns that are material trust negatives (Pure Graded X, BBB profile).
How do I verify a PGX slab?
- Unknown: no public cert lookup tool was found in official sources reviewed. Use the pop report spreadsheet only as a supplemental data tool, not a serial verification system (Pure Graded X, PGX Pop Report sheet).
Does PGX have a pop report?
- Yes, published as a Google Sheets document linked from the site nav (PGX Pop Report sheet, About).
Does PGX have subgrades?
- Unknown (no published subgrade policy found in official pages reviewed) (Grading Conditions).
What is PGX’s top grade label?
- Unknown (no published grading scale found) (Grading Conditions).
How much does Pure Graded X cost?
- One publicly visible product tier states “$15 per card” for a 20-card submission; other tier pricing is Unknown from the public metadata captured here (20 Card Submission, 100 card submission).
What is Pure Graded X turnaround time?
- One tier states “30–45 day turnaround” in its product title; broader turnaround policies are Unknown from sources reviewed (20 Card Submission).
How do I submit cards to Pure Graded X?
- PGX says that after checkout it emails a submission form and shipping instructions (20 Card Submission, 100 card submission).
Does PGX publish grading standards?
- Not found in official pages reviewed (no rubric comparable to major graders located) (Grading Conditions, Pure Graded X).
Will a PGX grade add value vs PSA?

Usually not in mainstream markets, because resale liquidity relies heavily on buyer trust, verification tooling, and established brand recognition. PGX’s trust signals and transparency are weaker than PSA’s in accessible sources (BBB profile, PSA).

What does “custom labels $5 additional per card” mean?

PGX states it offers custom labels “only $5 additional per card” (About).

Is Pure Graded X the same as PGX Comics?

No. PGX Comics is a separate comic grading company (pgxcomics.com) (PGX Comics), while Pure Graded X operates on puregradedx.com (Pure Graded X).

Sources

Official

Reputable hobby/news

Community sentiment (Reddit/X/forums)

Directories/reference lists

http://pgxcomics.com/

Score explanations (with sources)

Market acceptance (2/10): BBB trust signals are materially negative (rating and complaint-response notes), and PGX lacks the tooling/standards buyers often use to trust unfamiliar slabs (BBB profile, Pure Graded X).
Transparency (2/10): partial pricing is visible, and a pop report exists, but grading standards and cert lookup are not published in sources reviewed (20 Card Submission, PGX Pop Report sheet, Grading Conditions).
Value for money (4/10): one tier is priced at $15/card with a stated turnaround, and custom labels are +$5/card; but trust/verification gaps and custody-risk signals can erase the value for many collectors (20 Card Submission, About, BBB profile).
Resale liquidity (1/10): low market trust plus limited verification tooling typically forces discounting and slows sales, especially compared to PSA-default buyer behavior (BBB profile, PSA).