UK Sticker & Cigarette Card Grading Services | AI-Powered Grading by SSINT

May 9, 2026

The world of collectibles is changing rapidly, and collectors are no longer focused solely on standard trading cards. From vintage cigarette cards and football stickers to rare promotional inserts and odd-sized collectibles, demand for professional grading and preservation in the UK has never been higher.

At SSINT, we are proud to lead the next generation of grading by expanding our services to support a wider range of collectible formats — including vintage cigarette cards, football stickers, Panini stickers, Merlin stickers, anime stickers, and other niche collectible sizes.

As the first AI-powered grading company in the UK, SSINT continues to innovate with premium slab technology, advanced grading systems, and collector-focused tools designed specifically for modern and vintage collectors alike.

Whether you collect TCG cards, sports cards, stickers, tobacco cards, or unusual vintage memorabilia, SSINT now offers professional grading and encapsulation solutions tailored to your collection.

Why SSINT Is Different

Unlike traditional grading companies, SSINT combines advanced technology, premium materials, and modern collector tools to create one of the most innovative grading services available in the UK today.

The UK’s First AI Trading Card Grading Company

SSINT is the first grading company in the UK to implement AI-assisted grading technology.

Our grading system uses dual AI models trained on over 10,000 defect-reference cards to assist with:

Surface analysis
Edge analysis
Corner detection
Centering review
Defect identification

This allows for highly consistent grading support across:

Trading cards
Sports cards
Vintage cigarette cards
Football stickers
Anime stickers
Non-standard collectibles

Importantly, our AI system is not generic AI software — it has been specifically trained for collectible defect detection and grading support.

Premium Slabs Designed for Long-Term Protection

Fully UV-Protected Acrylic Slabs

Every SSINT slab uses fully UV-protected acrylic designed to help preserve collectible condition and reduce long-term fading caused by sunlight and environmental exposure.

This makes SSINT slabs ideal for:

Vintage cigarette cards
Older paper collectibles
Rare football stickers
Tobacco cards
Sensitive printed materials

Collectors investing in vintage items need protection that goes beyond standard encapsulation.

Exclusive Laser Engraved Aluminium Labels

SSINT is currently the only grading company in the UK using laser engraved aluminium labels instead of traditional paper labels.

Benefits include:

Increased durability
Premium finish
Improved long-term preservation
Reduced label wear over time
Enhanced presentation for display collections

This creates a truly premium grading experience for collectors looking to protect and showcase valuable collectibles.

UK Sticker Grading Services

Sticker collecting has become one of the fastest-growing areas of the hobby, particularly among football, anime, and retro collectors.

SSINT now supports grading for a wide range of sticker sizes, including:

Panini stickers
Merlin football stickers
Pokémon stickers
Anime stickers
Promotional stickers
Vintage sticker collections

Sticker Sizes We Support

54mm × 68mm
61mm × 85mm
40mm × 40mm
49mm × 65mm
48mm × 68mm
76mm × 55mm

Our custom slab sizing allows collectors to professionally protect stickers that many grading companies simply cannot encapsulate properly.

UK Cigarette Card Grading Services

Vintage cigarette cards, tobacco cards, and trade cards are an important part of collecting history, yet many grading companies still provide limited support for these formats.

SSINT now offers dedicated grading options for vintage cigarette cards and niche tobacco card sizes.

Cigarette Card Sizes We Support

56mm × 35mm
28mm × 20mm
69mm × 37mm
67mm × 34mm

We welcome submissions including:

Wills cigarette cards
Players cigarette cards
Vintage tobacco cards
Trade cards
Historical collector cards
Non-standard vintage card formats

Our goal is to help preserve these historic collectibles using modern grading and encapsulation technology.

The Only UK Grading Company With a Free Centering App

SSINT is also the only grading company in the UK offering a completely free card centering app available on both Apple and Android devices.

Collectors can use the app to:

Check card centering before submission
Estimate grading potential
Improve submission preparation
Review alignment accuracy

This gives collectors greater transparency and confidence before sending items for grading.

Digital Certificates & Public Defect Reports

Every graded item submitted to SSINT includes:

A digital grading certificate
Public registry entry
Raw defect report
Online verification access

Collectors can view graded items anytime through the official SSINT registry:

SSINT Registry

This creates a transparent grading experience while also helping collectors verify authenticity and condition history.

Supporting Niche Collectors Across the UK

One of SSINT’s biggest focuses is supporting collectors often overlooked by larger grading companies.

Many collectors struggle to find grading services for:

Odd-sized trading cards
Vintage stickers
Tobacco cards
Mini cards
Promotional inserts
Rare international collectibles

By expanding our supported slab sizes, SSINT aims to become one of the leading UK grading services for niche collectibles and non-standard card formats.

Custom Sizes & Community Feedback

At SSINT, we actively listen to the collecting community.

If you have collectible sizes that are not currently supported, we encourage you to contact our team. We are always reviewing new slab dimensions and exploring ways to expand our grading services further.

As collectors diversify into new areas of the hobby, our mission is to continue evolving alongside the community.