Collectors grade and encapsulate their Funko Pops to protect them from damage and to ensure their authenticity and condition. Grading services evaluate the Pop's condition and assign it a grade, which can help collectors determine its value and rarity. Encapsulation, or sealing the Pop in a protective case, can help prevent damage from handling, dust, and other environmental factors. Encapsulation can also help deter counterfeiting and tampering. Collectors may also choose to grade and encapsulate their Pops to increase their value, preserve their condition, or authenticate their collection.