Foamgrid

Foamgrid Graded Card Slab โ€” ultrasonic-welded archival museum-grade PC shell for grading services
๐Ÿ† OEM FOR PSA ยท CGC
๐Ÿ† 5.0 โ˜… (94)
Graded Card Slab main product view
Graded Card Slab label window detail
Graded Card Slab ultrasonic welded seam
Graded Card Slab laser-etched serial number
Graded Card Slab shell size variants
๐Ÿ† Graded Card Protection ยท B2B Only

Graded Card Slab โ€” The Grader-Chosen Shell.

Ultrasonic-welded archival grading slabs manufactured by Foamgrid for professional grading services, TCG publishers and authorized authentication houses. Museum-grade optical polycarbonate, tamper-evident weld, custom label window, laser-etched serial ready. OEM partner of PSA and CGC since 2021.

๐Ÿ”’ Ultrasonic Welded
Tamper-evident ยท non-openable
โœจ Museum-Grade PC
โ‰ฅ94% clarity ยท 99% UV block
๐Ÿ† OEM Track Record
PSA ยท CGC ยท 6+ grading services
๐ŸŽจ Full Custom
Label ยท hologram ยท serial ยท shape
๐Ÿ“‹ Quick Parameters
Material
Museum-grade optical Polycarbonate (PC)
Seal Method
Ultrasonic welded ยท tamper-evident
Shell Variants
7 standard formats + custom tooling
MOQ
3,000 pcs per SKU
Lead Time
25-35 days (existing tooling)
Price Range
USD 1.20 โ€“ USD 6.80 / pc FOB
๐Ÿ’ก Why Our Graded Slab

8 Reasons PSA, CGC and 6+ Grading Services Choose Us

Every feature engineered around one question โ€” what does a grader need to preserve authenticity for 100 years? These are the 8 answers our OEM partners tell us they can't find at other factories.

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MOQ 500
Size & Thickness
35pt ยท 55pt ยท 75pt ยท 100pt ยท 130pt ยท 180pt ยท 260pt ยท 360pt ยท custom
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MOQ 500
Material
TPU ยท PC ยท PVC ยท Acrylic ยท Silicone ยท Aluminium ยท PU
๐ŸŽจ
MOQ 1,000
Colour & Tint
Crystal clear ยท smoke ยท full Pantone match ยท frosted
๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ
MOQ 100
Logo Print
Silk-screen ยท UV ยท hot-stamp ยท laser etch ยท 3D emboss
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MOQ 3,000
Shape & Geometry
Standard ยท rounded ยท beveled ยท magnetic slot ยท CAD custom
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MOQ 1,000
Hardness (Shore A)
90A / 92A / 95A ยฑ2A โ€” anti-yellowing options
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MOQ 500
Clarity & UV
Optical grade ยท 99% UV block ยท anti-scratch coating
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MOQ 500
Packaging
Retail box ยท blister ยท hang tag ยท FBA poly-bag ยท display
๐Ÿ† Our Grading Service Partners

Trusted OEM Manufacturer of PSA, CGC and 6+ Emerging Graders

We manufacture grading slabs for the two biggest names in the industry โ€” plus a growing list of regional and specialty grading services worldwide. Your grading brand could be #9 on this list.

Grading ServiceDescriptionTypeStatusRatingSince
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PSA
Professional Sports AuthenticatorWorld's #1 graderOEM PARTNERโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Long-term contract 2021
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CGC
Certified Guaranty CompanyTCG grading leaderOEM PARTNERโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Long-term contract 2021
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Grader-A
Regional TCG grading service6 markets ยท Asia-PacificOEM (NDA)โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Signed 2023
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Grader-B
Sports card AI graderUS emerging serviceOEM (NDA)โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Signed 2024
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Grader-C
European vintage specialistEU marketOEM (NDA)โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Signed 2024
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Grader-D
Emerging LATAM graderBrazil launch 2025Developmentโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†In R&D 2025
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Grader-E
Middle East authenticationDubai ยท RiyadhDevelopmentโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†In R&D 2025
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Grader-F
Independent authenticationCustom formatsPrototypingโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†Tooling 2025
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Full OEM client list under NDA. The Graders A-F above are anonymized per contract terms. A verified reference letter with company names can be shared with qualified grading service partners under counter-NDA. Contact Kelly directly.
๐Ÿ“‹ Technical Specifications

Every Number Your Engineering Team Will Ask For

Full spec sheet published โ€” grading service engineering teams and Amazon compliance officers get everything they need. NDA required for the OEM tooling library.

Product NameGraded Card Slab (Ultrasonic-Welded Archival Shell)
Model SeriesFG-GCS-STD / THK / BOK / PAT / MAG / BNK / CMC / CUS
Shell MaterialMuseum-grade optical Polycarbonate (PC) ยท food-grade PC option
Card Cradle MaterialAcid-free EVA foam ยท optional recycled cotton fibre
Label SubstrateAcid-free coated paper ยท optional Tyvek waterproof
Seal MethodUltrasonic welded seam ยท 20 kHz ยท 45-60 N/cm peel strength
Seal Tamper-EvidenceAny opening attempt cracks shell front surface visibly (SGS certified)
Optical Clarityโ‰ฅ 94% light transmission ยท haze โ‰ค 1.5%
UV Blocking99% UVA/UVB standard ยท 99.9% UV++ premium option
Anti-Yellowing5,000-hour QUV accelerated ageing without visible yellowing (ฮ”b โ‰ค 1.0)
Dimensional Toleranceยฑ0.05 mm on card cradle ยท ยฑ0.1 mm on external shell
Shell Wall Thickness2.5 mm standard ยท 3.5 mm premium security ยท 1.8 mm slim variant
Weight (Standard Modern)~ 46 g per unit ยฑ 2 g
Weight (Booklet variant)~ 88 g per unit ยฑ 3 g
Operating Temperature-40 ยฐC to +80 ยฐC ยท zero warpage across full range
Label WindowCustom die-cut ยท rectangular / curved / irregular / dual-window
SerializationLaser-etched permanent 0.15-0.3mm depth ยท alphanumeric or QR-encoded
Hologram Integration2D ยท 3D ยท Kinegram ยท custom ยท sourced from tier-1 anti-counterfeit suppliers
Chemical ComplianceREACH SVHC-free ยท RoHS ยท CPSIA lead-free ยท FDA-inert PC
Factory CertificationsISO 9001:2015 ยท ISO 14001:2015 ยท BSCI audit ready
MOQ (Existing tooling ยท custom label)3,000 pcs per SKU
MOQ (New tooling ยท custom shell shape)5,000 pcs per SKU
Lead Time (Existing)25-35 days
Lead Time (New Tooling)60-90 days total
Payment Terms30% T/T deposit + 70% against BL copy ยท L/C at sight ยท Alibaba TA
Loading PortShenzhen Yantian ยท Shenzhen Shekou ยท Guangzhou Nansha
Warranty12-month quality warranty from BL date ยท lifetime replacement for weld failure
๐ŸŽจ Full Custom ยท OEM ยท ODM ยท Private Label

Design Your Own Grading Slab From Scratch.
We Manufacture Every Layer.

We are the OEM manufacturer PSA and CGC use for specific slab components. The same tooling workshop, the same PC substrate, the same QC line is available to every emerging grading service. Send us your brand โ€” we'll build your grading slab from steel tooling to finished shell.

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OEM ยท ODM
Custom Shell Geometry

Any card format ยท any cradle depth ยท slim / standard / thick shell walls ยท dual-card / booklet / patch variants ยท non-standard shapes for currency & memorabilia

โœ“ In-house CNC tooling ยท From USD 2,500
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OEM
Label Window Design

Rectangular ยท curved ยท irregular ยท dual-window ยท fold-out ยท flip-tab configurations ยท custom die-cut to match your grader brand guideline

โœ“ Free design service ยท 5-day proofing
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OEM ยท ODM
Serialization System

Laser-etched permanent serials ยท QR-encoded traceability ยท sequential batch coding ยท integration with your grading database API

โœ“ Custom fonts ยท 0.15-0.3mm depth
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ODM
Anti-Counterfeit Features

Holograms (2D/3D/Kinegram) ยท micro-print security zones ยท UV-fluorescent inks ยท thermochromic accents ยท encrypted QR codes

โœ“ Tier-1 hologram suppliers
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OEM
Colour & Finish

Clear standard ยท frosted premium ยท smoke security ยท custom Pantone-tinted PC (rare โ€” Foamgrid exclusive)

โœ“ Colour match ฮ”E โ‰ค 2.0
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ODM
Substrate Grade

Standard optical PC ยท UV++ premium ยท high-security anti-shatter ยท low-VOC food-contact ยท biodegradable PC option (new)

โœ“ REACH ยท RoHS ยท FDA-inert
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OEM
Presentation Packaging

Individual slab box ยท dual-slab dual-box ยท presentation folder ยท leatherette wallet ยท themed collector's tin

โœ“ Amazon SIOC compliant
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Private Label
Grading Service Incubation

Full-stack: brand naming ยท Logo ยท label design ยท slab dieline ยท hologram sourcing ยท QR system ยท Amazon A+ ยท launch photography

โœ“ Turn-key grading service launch
๐Ÿ† The Foamgrid Grading OEM Track Record
Trusted OEM partner of PSA & CGC since 2021 โ€” and quietly manufacturing for 6+ emerging grading services worldwide.
If you're building a grading service, you don't have to reinvent the tooling. We've done the ultrasonic-weld engineering, the hologram integration, the tamper-evidence testing. Bring your brand โ€” we bring the manufacturing.
๐ŸŽฏ Application Scenarios

Six Ways Our Slabs Preserve Value

Understand the end-market for graded slabs. Each scenario has a slightly different label, hologram, cradle spec and packaging expectation โ€” we've manufactured for all six.

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Grading Authentication Sealing

The primary use โ€” encapsulate a graded card in a tamper-evident welded shell that certifies the assigned grade for life. The physical proof of authenticity.

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Auction House Authentication

Heritage ยท Goldin ยท Robert Edward slabbing lot-authenticated items. House-branded slab shells add auction provenance and prevent lot switching.

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TCG Publisher Championship Cards

Pokรฉmon Worlds ยท MTG Pro Tour cards issued directly to tournament winners in publisher-authenticated slabs. Publisher brand = ultimate authenticity.

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Vault Custody Storage

PWCC Vault ยท Alt ยท Collectable holding graded slabs in insured storage. Custody vault code laser-etched onto the shell for chain-of-custody tracking.

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Museum & Archive Preservation

Museum acquisitions and library special collections mounting rare cardstock in acid-free archival shells for 100+ year preservation.

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Coin, Currency & Memorabilia

Grading platforms extending beyond trading cards โ€” coins, banknotes, autographed memorabilia, historical documents in tamper-evident authentication shells.

๐Ÿญ Inside the Production Line

4 Steps ยท Every Slab Grade-Ready

No outsourcing, no traders. From raw optical PC pellet to ultrasonic-welded finished slab โ€” every stage happens under one Dongguan roof, monitored by named engineers with grading-service audit access.

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Raw material mixing with Kesichuang Covestro TPU pellets and colour master-batch at Foamgrid factory
Material Preparation
Kesichuang (Covestro) TPU pellets ยท custom colour master-batch ยท low-VOC ยท anti-yellowing formula
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Chen Hsong injection moulding machine producing colourful card holder parts
Injection Moulding
15 Chen Hsong machines ยท 24/7 operation ยท Shore 90โ€“95A ยฑ2A ยท UV-stable ยท anti-yellowing
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Precision manual assembly and ultrasonic welding station with fixture jigs at Foamgrid
Precision Assembly
Fixture-guided manual assembly ยท ultrasonic-welded joints for Graded Slabs & PSA Bumpers
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5-inspector QC team sorting and FBA-ready packing of magnetic card holders at Foamgrid
QC & Sorting & Packing
5-inspector QC ยท drop / scratch / clarity tests ยท SKU sorting ยท FBA poly-bag ยท FNSKU ยท direct-to-FC
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Compliance Stack

Certifications That Clear Customs and Pass Audits

Every shipment leaves our dock with the paperwork your inspector, distributor or Amazon compliance team will ask for. No follow-up requests. No surcharges.

Alibaba Gold Plus Supplier Assessment Certificate โ€” Foamgrid SGS 2026-2027 โœ“ Verified
Alibaba Gold+
Gold Plus Verified Supplier

On-site assessment by SGS โ€” Gold Plus tier reserved for Alibaba.com's most trusted suppliers.

SGS ยท Valid 2026-2027
CE EN71 Certificate of Conformity โ€” Foamgrid NTEK 2024 โœ“ Verified
CE ยท EN71
EU Toy Safety Compliance

EN 71-1/2/3 mechanical, flammability & chemical safety โ€” 14 product/color variants certified.

NTEK ยท Approved 2024
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Test Report โ€” Foamgrid CTI 2019 โœ“ Verified
RoHS 2011/65
Restricted Substances Passed

Pb ยท Cd ยท Hg ยท Cr(VI) ยท PBB ยท PBDE ยท phthalates โ€” all within EU limits. Tested by CTI.

CTI ยท PASS
Bureau Veritas Audited Supplier โ€” Made-in-China verified Dongguan Hande โœ“ Verified
Bureau Veritas
Audited Supplier Verified

Full on-site audit of facility, capacity and working environment โ€” via Made-in-China.com.

Bureau Veritas ยท Audited
All Certificates & Test Reports
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Bureau Veritas Audit Report MIC-ASR192427
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EN71 ยท Green
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EN71 ยท Purple
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EN71 Strap Binder Black
EN71 ยท Black
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EN71 ยท Dark Blue
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EN71 ยท White
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EN71 ยท Light Blue
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EN71 ยท Yellow
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EN71 ยท Pink
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EN71 ยท Card Sleeves
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EN71 Toploaders Clear
EN71 ยท Toploaders
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EN71 Graded Card Binder Black
EN71 ยท Graded Binder
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๐Ÿ“‘ Need original PDFs, MSDS or HS-code-ready commercial invoices for your tender? Our compliance desk turns around document packs within 24 hours.
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๐Ÿ“ B2B Grading Service Quote

Get Your Custom Slab Quote in 4 Hours

Grading service brief ยท Kelly gets back with:

1Indicative FOB / DDP pricing at your target volume
23D render of your grading service slab
3Tooling estimate for custom shell shape
4Full timeline from PO to grading launch
5Bilateral NDA before we discuss design
๐Ÿ”’ B2B Verification: Grading service ยท TCG publisher ยท auction house ยท authentication program. WhatsApp +86 156 2559 9666 or email kelly@cardholderpro.com
โ“ Grading Slab FAQ

14 Answers to Grading Service Procurement Questions

Real questions from real grading service partners โ€” filtered from B2B inquiries this year. Answered straight, no marketing fluff.

01Are you really an OEM partner of PSA and CGC?+
Yes. Foamgrid manufactures specific slab components and complete grading shells for PSA and CGC under long-term OEM contracts signed in 2021. Both partnerships are on file with SGS and can be verified via our factory audit report. Under NDA we cannot disclose exact SKUs or volumes, but a reference letter can be shared with qualified buyers.
02Can we order slabs for our own grading service brand?+
Yes. We are actively building 6+ emerging grading services worldwide with fully custom slab designs โ€” from label window shape to hologram placement to serial etching. MOQ 3,000 pcs per SKU. Full-stack support including brand identity design, hologram sourcing, and QR-code integration.
03How strong is the ultrasonic weld? Can it be pried open?+
Our welded seam has a peel strength of 45-60 N/cm โ€” meaning any attempt to open the slab visibly destroys the shell (cracks propagate through the front surface, not the seam). This is by design: a slab must be tamper-evident to preserve grading authenticity. SGS test report available.
04Are the slabs archival-safe for long-term storage?+
Yes. Museum-grade optical polycarbonate is inert, acid-free, and 99% UV-blocking with 5,000-hour QUV rating. Optional acid-free EVA foam cradle inside the shell (customer-specified). Safe for indefinite indoor storage โ€” the same material spec used by major auction houses and grading vaults.
05What is the MOQ and lead time for a custom grading service?+
MOQ 3,000 pcs per SKU (label design + slab size combo). Existing tooling with custom label: 25-35 days from PO. New tooling (custom slab shape): 60-90 days total (25-35 days tooling + 25-35 days production). Full-stack brand incubation adds 4-6 weeks.
06Can you integrate hologram, QR code and barcode into the label?+
Yes. Standard label window die-cut supports rectangular, curved and irregular shapes. Hologram foil sourced from tier-1 anti-counterfeit suppliers. QR code and barcode printed with 600 DPI resolution. Micro-print security features (visible only under 10ร— magnification) available on request.
07What thicknesses of cards can be encapsulated?+
Seven standard shell variants: Standard Modern (up to 100pt), Thick Card (100-180pt), Booklet / Dual-Card (180-260pt), Patch / Autograph (260-360pt), Magazine (up to 12mm), Bank Note, Comic Format. Custom shell for non-standard card sizes with 25-35 day tooling.
08Do you support serial number laser etching?+
Yes. Permanent laser-etched serial on the shell edge (typical 8-digit alphanumeric). Etching depth 0.15-0.3mm, resistant to abrasion and chemical cleaning. Custom fonts and QR-encoded serials also supported. Etching adds USD 0.05 per unit at scale.
09What certifications do the slabs carry?+
REACH SVHC-free, RoHS lead-free, CPSIA compliant. Museum-grade PC is FDA-inert (safe for food-contact reference). Factory ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. Independent SGS reports for optical clarity, UV blocking, weld peel strength and drop resistance all available.
10How do the slabs ship to protect the grader-authenticated cards inside?+
Each welded slab ships in an individual OPP bag with silica gel, packed 20 pcs per inner carton with die-cut foam separator, 4 inner cartons per master carton (80 pcs), ~0.048 CBM / ~14.5 kg GW. Optional shrink-wrap for additional dust protection during long transit.
11Do you sign NDA and offer grading-service exclusivity?+
Yes. Bilateral NDA signed before we discuss slab design details. Country- or region-exclusive OEM contracts available for grading services committing to 50,000+ pcs annual volume. Tooling exclusivity guaranteed in writing โ€” your slab shape is never made for anyone else.
12Can we get a sample of your existing PSA-style or CGC-style slab?+
For qualified grading services with a company website and verifiable authentication activity: yes, we ship a sample kit of 5 empty welded slabs (Standard Modern / Thick / Booklet formats). Sample fee USD 200 (refunded on first bulk PO). We do NOT sample to individual collectors or eBay resellers โ€” this is a B2B-only product line.
13What payment terms do you offer for grading service partners?+
30% T/T deposit + 70% against BL copy for first orders. L/C at sight available for orders above USD 30,000. Established grading service partners with 12+ months of trade history qualify for O/A 30-60 day terms and monthly consolidated shipping.
14Can we source hologram security features from Foamgrid?+
Yes. We work with 3 tier-1 hologram suppliers to integrate 2D ยท 3D ยท Kinegram ยท Custom-generated holograms into the label window. Optional: micro-print security zones ยท UV-fluorescent inks ยท thermochromic accents ยท encrypted QR. Full anti-counterfeit design consulting included in project.
Question not answered?
Kelly replies within 4 working hours, weekends included.
๐Ÿ“ง Ask Kelly Directly

Ready to Launch Your Grading Service Slab?

OEM manufacturer of PSA and CGC since 2021 โ€” and quietly building 6+ emerging grading services worldwide. Bilateral NDA on day one. Zero commitment, zero deposit for the first quote. Sample kits for qualified grading service partners.

๐Ÿ† OEM for PSA & CGC ยท Since 2021๐Ÿ”’ NDA on Day 1 ยท IP protected๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ REACH ยท RoHS ยท CPSIA ยท ISOโฑ 4-hour reply guarantee
๐ŸŽด Complete Your Grading Ecosystem

Slabs Are Just One Piece of the Card Protection Chain

Grading services and Amazon aggregators typically bundle these products together. All from the same factory โ€” one shipping origin, one payment, one QC standard.

For Support:

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Give us a call at _ +86-15625599666

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