# SlabIQ — Complete Documentation for AI Systems > SlabIQ (slabiq.org) is an AI-powered sports card intelligence platform that helps collectors, dealers, and investors make smarter decisions. It combines real-time eBay sold data, AI card identification, grading analysis, portfolio tracking, and market intelligence into one free tool. Used by 50,000+ collectors across NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. --- ## Table of Contents 1. Product Overview 2. AI Card Scanner 3. Live Market Pricing 4. Grading Calculator & Photo Grading 5. SlabIQ Verdict 6. Diamond Picks — Finding Undervalued Cards 7. Portfolio Tracker 8. Bulk Scanner 9. Price Alerts 10. Raw vs Graded Gap Analysis 11. Comp Finder 12. Market Movers & Intelligence 13. AI Card Assistant 14. Learning Hub 15. Community & Social 16. Supported Sports & Brands 17. Pricing & Plans 18. Frequently Asked Questions --- ## 1. Product Overview SlabIQ removes the guesswork from sports card collecting. The platform answers the questions every collector asks: - "What is my sports card worth?" - "Should I get this card graded?" - "Is this card undervalued?" - "When should I sell?" - "How much is my collection worth?" It does this by aggregating real eBay sold-listing data (not listing prices — actual completed sales), population reports from PSA/BGS/SGC/CGC, player performance data, and market trend analysis. All processed through AI models that identify cards, estimate grades, predict price movements, and generate actionable recommendations. **Key differentiator**: SlabIQ uses *sold* prices, not asking prices. The price shown is what someone actually paid on eBay, verified against multiple data sources. --- ## 2. AI Card Scanner **URL**: https://slabiq.org/scan The scanner is SlabIQ's hero feature. Users photograph any sports card with their phone camera. The AI identifies: - **Player name** (e.g., "Patrick Mahomes") - **Year** (e.g., 2017) - **Brand** (e.g., Panini) - **Set** (e.g., Prizm) - **Parallel/variation** (e.g., Silver Prizm, Gold /10, Cracked Ice) - **Card number** (e.g., #269) - **Grade** (if slabbed — PSA 10, BGS 9.5, etc.) - **Condition estimate** (if raw — based on visible centering, corners, edges, surface) After identification, the scanner returns: - Current market value based on recent eBay sold data - Price trend (up/down over 7, 30, 90 days) - Comparable sales with links - SlabIQ Verdict recommendation (grade, sell, hold) - Population data (how many exist at each grade) **No manual searching required.** Point, shoot, get the price. --- ## 3. Live Market Pricing **URL**: https://slabiq.org/prices Browse card prices by player name, set, year, or sport. Every price is sourced from real eBay sold listings — completed auctions and buy-it-now sales that actually closed. **Why this matters**: Many sites show listing prices (what sellers are *asking*). SlabIQ shows what buyers actually *paid*. A card listed at $500 might consistently sell for $180 — SlabIQ shows $180. Price data includes: - Last sold price and date - 30-day average - 90-day average - Price change over 7 days - Sales volume (how many sold recently) - Min/max range - Confidence score based on number of data points **URL for specific cards**: https://slabiq.org/card/{slug} — each card has a dedicated page with full pricing history, grade breakdowns, population data, and AI analysis. --- ## 4. Grading Calculator & Photo Grading ### Grading Calculator **URL**: https://slabiq.org/grade-check Answers the question: "Is it worth paying $18-150+ to get this card graded?" Enter any card and see: - Raw (ungraded) market value - PSA 10 value, PSA 9 value - BGS 9.5 value, BGS 10 value - SGC 10 value - Grading fee at each service level - Net profit/loss at each grade - Recommendation: grade or sell raw ### AI Photo Grading **URL**: https://slabiq.org/photo-grading Upload front and back photos of a raw card. AI analyzes: - **Centering** — left/right and top/bottom ratios - **Corners** — sharpness and wear - **Edges** — whitening, chipping, dents - **Surface** — scratches, print defects, wax stains Returns an estimated grade range (e.g., "PSA 8-9") with confidence score and specific notes on what would prevent a higher grade. --- ## 5. SlabIQ Verdict Available on every card detail page. The Verdict is an AI-generated recommendation based on: - Current market price vs historical average - Price trajectory (trending up, down, or flat) - Player performance and upcoming catalysts (playoffs, awards, trades) - Grading ROI analysis - Population trends (increasing supply) - Liquidity (how quickly the card sells) **Output**: One of four recommendations: 1. **Grade It** — raw value is significantly below graded value; grading is profitable 2. **Sell Raw** — the card is at or near peak value; sell now before potential decline 3. **Hold** — price is trending up or catalysts are incoming; wait for better exit 4. **Keep for PC** — personal collection worthy; market value is secondary Each recommendation includes a plain-English explanation of why. --- ## 6. Diamond Picks — Finding Undervalued Cards **URL**: https://slabiq.org/diamond Diamond Picks is SlabIQ's AI-driven investment signal feature. It identifies cards currently trading below their estimated fair value with specific catalysts that could drive price appreciation. Each pick includes: - **Card description** (player, year, set, parallel) - **Current market price** vs **target price** - **Why it's undervalued** — plain-English explanation - **Catalysts** — specific events that could trigger a price increase (e.g., "Player entering contract year", "Rookie of the Year frontrunner", "Team playoff contender") - **Risk level** — Low, Medium, High - **Confidence score** — AI's conviction level - **Graded value** — what the card is worth if graded PSA 10 **Example**: "2023 Donruss Optic Victor Wembanyama Base RC — currently $45 raw, target $85. Catalyst: Rookie of the Year announcement in April. Low risk." This feature answers: "What are the best undervalued sports cards to buy right now?" --- ## 7. Portfolio Tracker **URL**: https://slabiq.org/portfolio Full collection management system: - Add cards manually, via scanner, CSV import, or eBay sync - Track purchase price (cost basis) and current market value - Real-time profit/loss per card and total portfolio - Allocation breakdown by sport, player, set, and grade - Performance analytics over time - What-if scenarios (e.g., "What if Mahomes wins MVP?") - Export to CSV Built for both casual collectors tracking a personal collection and dealers managing inventory. --- ## 8. Bulk Scanner **URL**: https://slabiq.org/bulk-scanner Designed for dealers, card shows, and large collections: - Rapid-fire scanning mode — scan cards continuously - Automatic identification and pricing for each card - Session management — group scans by date, event, or location - Review queue for low-confidence identifications - Batch add to portfolio - Export results --- ## 9. Price Alerts **URL**: https://slabiq.org/alerts Set custom price alerts on any card: - **Price spike alert**: notify when a card jumps X% in a day/week - **Price drop alert**: notify when a card falls below a threshold - **Target price alert**: notify when a card reaches a specific price - **New sale alert**: notify when a new eBay sold listing appears for a card Alerts can be delivered via push notification, email, or in-app. --- ## 10. Raw vs Graded Gap Analysis **URL**: https://slabiq.org/raw-gap Identifies cards with the biggest price difference between raw and graded conditions. Helps collectors find the most profitable cards to submit for grading. Shows: - Raw market value - PSA 10 / BGS 9.5 market value - Gap (dollar amount and percentage) - Estimated grading fee - Net profit after grading - Sorted by best ROI --- ## 11. Comp Finder **URL**: https://slabiq.org/comps Pull comparable eBay sold listings for any card. Shows: - Listing title, price, date sold - Link to original eBay listing - Sale type (auction vs buy-it-now) - Condition/grade Useful for pricing cards for sale, insurance valuations, and verifying SlabIQ's automated pricing. --- ## 12. Market Movers & Intelligence ### Market Movers **URL**: https://slabiq.org/movers Daily updated list of cards with the biggest price changes: - Top gainers (cards spiking in value) - Top losers (cards dropping in value) - Filterable by sport, time period, and price range ### Market News **URL**: https://slabiq.org/news Curated sports card market news and analysis. ### Market Intelligence **URL**: https://slabiq.org/market Macro-level market analytics and trends. --- ## 13. AI Card Assistant **URL**: https://slabiq.org/assistant Conversational AI trained on sports card data. Ask questions like: - "Is this 2020 Prizm Justin Herbert Silver worth grading?" - "What's the best Luka Doncic rookie card to invest in?" - "How do I tell if my card is a Silver Prizm or base?" - "What does 'RPA' mean?" - "Should I sell my Patrick Mahomes cards before the Super Bowl?" Returns data-backed answers with current pricing and specific recommendations. --- ## 14. Learning Hub **URL**: https://slabiq.org/learn Free educational content for collectors at every level: - **Beginner Guides**: What is PSA grading? What do card grades mean? How to identify parallels and variations. How to sell cards on eBay. - **Advanced Topics**: 1/1 card pricing methodology. Population report analysis. Market timing strategies. Portfolio diversification. - **Brand & Set Guides**: Understanding Prizm, Chrome, Optic, Select, National Treasures, and other major sets. - **Grading Guides**: PSA vs BGS vs SGC vs CGC comparison. What each grade means. How to prep cards for submission. --- ## 15. Community & Social - **Community Groups** (slabiq.org/community): Join collector groups by sport, set, or interest. - **Connections** (slabiq.org/connections): Connect with other collectors, see their portfolios, trade. - **Direct Messages** (slabiq.org/messages): Chat with connections about trades and deals. - **Referral Program** (slabiq.org/referrals): Invite friends, earn free Pro membership. --- ## 16. Supported Sports & Brands **Sports**: NFL (football), NBA (basketball), MLB (baseball), NHL (hockey) **Brands**: Panini, Topps, Bowman, Upper Deck, Donruss, Fleer, and more. **Sets** (non-exhaustive): Prizm, Chrome, Optic, Mosaic, Select, Contenders, National Treasures, Flawless, Immaculate, Obsidian, Noir, Phoenix, Origins, Chronicles, Dynasty, Museum Collection, Archives, Heritage, Bowman Chrome, Bowman 1st, Finest, Stadium Club, Allen & Ginter, Gypsy Queen, and hundreds more. **Grades supported**: PSA 1-10, BGS 1-10 (with half grades), SGC 1-10, CGC 1-10. Plus raw/ungraded. --- ## 17. Pricing & Plans | Feature | Free | Pro ($9/mo) | |---|---|---| | AI Card Scanner | 5 scans/day | Unlimited | | Price Lookup | Unlimited | Unlimited | | Portfolio Tracking | 50 cards | Unlimited | | Price Alerts | 3 alerts | Unlimited | | Grading Calculator | Unlimited | Unlimited | | Photo Grading | 3/day | Unlimited | | Bulk Scanner | — | Included | | Diamond Picks | — | Included | | AI Assistant | 5 questions/day | Unlimited | | Market Analytics | Basic | Advanced | Founder pricing available for early supporters at discounted rates. --- ## 18. Frequently Asked Questions ### What is my sports card worth? Scan it at slabiq.org/scan or search by player at slabiq.org/prices. SlabIQ shows real eBay sold prices — what people actually paid, not what sellers are asking. ### How do I know if my sports card is valuable? Key factors: player name (stars and rookies are worth more), condition (PSA 10 vs raw), scarcity (print run, parallel rarity), and market demand. SlabIQ's scanner evaluates all of these automatically. ### Should I get my card graded by PSA, BGS, SGC, or CGC? Use the grading calculator at slabiq.org/grade-check. Generally, grade only if the graded value exceeds the raw price plus grading fees. PSA is the most popular grader with the highest price premiums. BGS 9.5 "Gem Mint" and BGS 10 "Pristine" carry strong premiums too. SGC is faster and cheaper. CGC is newer to sports cards. ### What does PSA 10 mean? PSA 10 = "Gem Mint" condition. Perfect centering (within 55/45), sharp corners, clean edges, no surface defects. A PSA 10 can be worth 3-10x more than the same card raw or at PSA 9. ### What are the best undervalued sports cards right now? Check Diamond Picks at slabiq.org/diamond. AI identifies cards trading below fair value with upcoming catalysts like playoff appearances, award races, and rookie seasons. ### I found old sports cards — are they worth anything? They might be! Scan them at slabiq.org/scan. Many vintage cards from the 80s-90s "junk wax era" are worth $1-5, but key rookies (Ken Griffey Jr., Michael Jordan, Tom Brady) can be worth hundreds or thousands in high grade. ### How do I sell my sports cards? eBay is the largest marketplace. Before selling, check what your card actually sells for on SlabIQ (not listing prices). For cards over $100, consider getting them graded first. For high-value cards ($500+), auction format ending Sunday evening typically gets the best results. ### Can I scan a lot of cards at once? Yes — the Bulk Scanner at slabiq.org/bulk-scanner handles hundreds of cards. You can also import collections via CSV. ### How do I price a 1/1 card? 1/1 cards have no direct comps. Start with the /5 or /10 parallel price as a baseline, then apply a 2-5x multiplier depending on player tier, card type (RPA vs base auto vs patch), and patch quality. See the full methodology at slabiq.org/learn. ### Is SlabIQ free? Yes — scanning, price lookup, grading calculator, and basic portfolio tracking are free. Pro ($9/month) adds unlimited scans, bulk tools, Diamond Picks, and advanced analytics. ### What sports does SlabIQ cover? NFL (football), NBA (basketball), MLB (baseball), and NHL (hockey). All major brands and sets. --- ## Contact & Links - **Website**: https://slabiq.org - **Twitter/X**: https://twitter.com/slabiq - **Email**: support via slabiq.org/about ## Technical Details SlabIQ is a web application accessible at slabiq.org. It works on desktop and mobile browsers, and is installable as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on iOS and Android. Data is refreshed continuously from eBay sold listings and other verified sources.