Get in touch
We generally respond within 1-2 business days and thank you for your patience. Ark is currently setting up a dedicated phone support service. For the time being, email or fill in the form below.
[email protected]
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PO BOX 21018, Lt. Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 8011
Frequently Asked Questions
Ark does not accept drop offs or pick-ups at this moment in time. We are located on the ground floor and are custodians to a lot of client’s assets and valuables. It is best only our staff access our sites. We are looking into a higher-level office building in the coming year and will consider drop offs/pick-ups then.
Ark does not accept metal Pokemon cards. We are working on a case specifically designed to safely house these cards without the use of sleeves.
Ark picks up once - twice per week. It is normal to have your orders await collection at the PO BOX. After pick up, it may take staff another 24-48 hours to update your order status. Your turnaround time is back dated to the day of arrival at the PO BOX.
In general, ARK GRADING accepts most TCGs and sports cards of standard size and thickness. One major card game that we do not grade is Magic the Gathering (MTG). We will be providing an update to the website to have a comprehensive list. You are welcome to ask individual questions or send us pictures of what is in question and we will respond to them via support. The general accepted list: Pokemon TCG: all languages including niche sets such as: Carddass, Sealdass. We do not accept Pokemon Poker cards, Armada stickers, phone cards or oversized cards. Yugioh: All languages, standard sizes. Digimon/Metazoo/Flesh and Blood/Dragon Ball Super/Super Dragon Ball Heroes/One Piece/Akora/Blight Breed AFL select/other standard AFL cards Sports: Panini/TOPPS/UPPER DECK – NBA, Soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Wrestling and more. We do NOT accept patch cards (or thick cards above 55pt- most sports cards are 20/35pt). We accept signature cards that come stock (signed pulled from booster such as Panini guaranteed signatures). We do not accept after-market signatures on any cards. They will only receive an Authentic-altered label (no numerical grade) if the cards are marked in anyway. We do not currently accept odd-shaped collectibles such as Armada Pokemon stickers, Tazoos, Coins or Booster Packs.
We accept Stripe (Credit Card payments) for orders under $500 and Australian Bank Deposit for all order values.
The postage cost at checkout is the cost of shipping your order from Ark once grading is complete back to you. You are responsible for postage to our mailing address. We recommend tracked, signature and insured postage by Auspost.
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