Why a Valuation May Not Be Available Yet
If your card is not currently vaulted, Alt cannot guarantee a specific turnaround time for expert review.
In the meantime, you can access valuation insights through our self-service tools, including:
Search Bar (look up comparable cards)
Instant Pricer (quick estimated valuations)
My Collection (manage your portfolio)
How Alt Value is Calculated
Alt Value is based on a combination of market data and systematic expertise:
When recent sales data is available (e.g., for common cards like base Prizms), the value will closely reflect recent market transactions.
When sales data is limited, Alt uses comparable assets to anchor the valuation — similar to how a seasoned collector would estimate pricing.
For rare, vintage, or newly added cards, valuations may take longer, and it's normal for Alt Value to temporarily be unavailable while our system processes additional data.
Why Vaulting Your Card is the Best Option
To ensure your card receives an expert valuation, we recommend sending it to the Alt Vault. Vaulting provides:
Professional Imaging
Expert Valuation (Alt Value)
Automatic Upload to My Collection
Secure 24/7 Storage in a temperature-controlled, monitored facility
Vaulting is free for all sale-eligible items, including:
Graded Cards (PSA, BGS, BVG, SGC, CGC)
Auto-Grade Only Cards
Factory-Sealed Cards
Graded Sealed Packs
Once your card passes through Alt’s quality assurance process, it will be professionally listed and eligible for sale if you choose.
Important: If a slab has visible damage or face scratches, it will not be sale-eligible but will still be available for storage.
Next Steps
If you’d like to move forward with Vaulting, you can generate a shipping label by going to the Shipments section of your Alt account. Once your card is received, we'll take care of the rest!
Still have questions?
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