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SFG: Société Française de Gradation FR
SFG is France’s newcomer, with accessible tariffs. The kit is built for beginners: a stainless ruler and a 10× loupe so you can self-grade before shipping.
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2026 tariffs
Identity
- Founded : 2022: SAS Société Française de Gradation (SIREN 909 655 748)
- Headquarters : 7 rue de la Tase, 69120 Vaulx-en-Velin (Lyon metropolitan area)
- Cards graded : ~ 2,530, estimated from visible cert IDs (max snapshot SFG002530)
- Market position : Innovative outsider, not in the FR comparator top 3 (PokeGourou)
- Categories : Pokémon (core), One Piece, Dragon Ball, Naruto, languages FR/JP/EN/KR/CN
- Differentiators : Trademarked “Full Art” label + optional animated NFT on Solana
Slab & label
- Material : Crystal acrylic, tamper-proof ultrasonic seal, compact and stackable
- Classic label : 10+ color variants (Glace, Purplish, Rouge, Bleu, Vert, Jaune, Rose, Violet, Spécial…)
- Full Art label : SFG's unique USP, the card's artwork extends onto the slab label (INPI registered)
- Animated NFT : Video certificate minted on Solana, transferable upon resale, claimed world-first
- Cert lookup :
sfggrading.com/verifier.php?id=SFGxxxxxx
Grading scale
- Scale : 1 → 10 across 4 criteria (centering, corners, edges, surface)
- Half-grades / detailed sub-grades : To verify, no dedicated public page
- Communication : Marketing emphasis is on the label, not on grading scale detail
Access from France
Direct online submission or drop-off at Vaulx-en-Velin. Shipping address to confirm at order time.
| Route | URL | Pricing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFG direct | sfggrading.com | €8.50 (Classic) / €12.90 (Full Art) | Turnaround ~ 3-4 weeks per the official chatbot. |
| NFT add-on | - | + €15 | Animated certificate minted on Solana. |
| Vaulx-en-Velin drop-off | - | Included | In-person drop available per chatbot. |
Lowest entry pricing on the FR market. Progressive surcharge above €99 declared value (insurance).
Reputation
- Low volume (~ 2,530 cards estimated) vs PCA and CCC.
- Instagram: 8,183 followers (658 posts). Active on Facebook. X / TikTok unconfirmed.
- FR comparator coverage (PokeGourou, Pokescam): listed as emerging alternative, not in the top 3.
- ScamDoc: 17 % trust index, caveat: automated algorithm, no publicly documented complaint.
- B2B strategy: partnerships with Pokeplays (May 2024), MaxSens Collections (Nov 2024). Creator codes (e.g.
Ps6chik5 %). - Cardmarket / Vinted floor not documented, discount risk vs PSA/BGS slabs for international resale.
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