Graded Armor vs Metal Armor
Graded Armor is a $10 CAD two-piece snap-on TPU bumper with clear polycarbonate panels, made for everyday handling and storage of standard PSA slabs. Metal Armor is a $15 CAD magnetic anodized-aluminum case with UV-filtering tempered-glass panels front and back, made for display and for shipping higher-value slabs, in a PSA / CGC size and a BGS size. Both keep the card and label visible from both sides.
Snap-on TPU bumper vs magnetic aluminum-and-glass case
| Graded Armor | Metal Armor | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10 CAD | $15 CAD |
| Frame | Flexible TPU bumper | Anodized aluminum shell |
| Panels | Clear polycarbonate | Tempered glass, UV filtering |
| Closure | Two-piece snap | Magnetic |
| Fits | PSA standard holders | PSA / CGC or BGS standard holders (separate sizes) |
| Finishes | Sparkle-flake | Solid, gradient, marble-flake, speckle, ceramic |
| In the box | 1 × Graded Armor case (front + back) | 1 × Metal Armor case (front + back halves) |
| Works with Armor Stand | Yes — Armor Stand (PSA / CGC) | Yes — Armor Stand (PSA / CGC) or (BGS) |
| Best for | Everyday handling, binders and storage | Display, shelf and shipping high-value slabs |
| Colorways | 11 | 65 |
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Choose Graded Armor if…
- You want a light case that stays on every slab for everyday handling.
- Your slabs live in binders, boxes or storage and you want every edge and corner wrapped.
- You want to take the case off and put it back on by hand in seconds — no tools, no adhesive.
Choose Metal Armor if…
- You want to display the slab on a shelf or stand behind glass.
- You want UV-filtering panels so the card stays bright under light.
- You ship or carry higher-value slabs and want a rigid metal shell that stays shut on magnets.
- Your slab is CGC or BGS graded — Graded Armor comes in a PSA fit only.
Which is more protective?
They protect differently. Graded Armor uses a flexible, impact-absorbing TPU frame with polycarbonate panels and a raised lip that keeps the holder face off any surface. Metal Armor uses a rigid anodized-aluminum shell with tempered glass and UV filtering, and its magnetic closure stays shut on a shelf, in a case or in the mail. Both wrap every edge and corner of the slab.
Do both fit BGS slabs?
No. Graded Armor is made for standard PSA holders only. Metal Armor comes in a PSA / CGC size and a BGS size. All fits are for standard-thickness holders; thick holders for patch, relic and memorabilia cards are not supported.
Do both work with the Armor Stand?
Yes. The Armor Stand is cut for a slab already wearing Graded Armor or Metal Armor. Buy the PSA / CGC stand for PSA / CGC cases and the BGS stand for Metal Armor (BGS).
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