CGC Announces Price and Policy Changes

On May 2, 2023, Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) will change some of its services and fees for comic books, magazines and concert posters, including CGC Signature Series. A full list of the changes is below.

The new fees apply to all online submission forms completed on May 2, 2023, or later. Online submission forms completed before May 2, 2023, must arrive at CGC headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, by June 1, 2023, to qualify for the old pricing.

The new CGC Signature Series fees apply to all submissions delivered to CGC on May 2, 2023, or later.*

There are no changes to services and fees for CGC Trading Cards, CGC Video Games and lobby cards.

For FAQs about the updates, go here.

CCS Is Now CGC Pressing

As part of these updates, CGC is also moving its pressing, restoration and restoration removal services under the CGC Pressing brand. The same world-leading services are still being offered, but the Classic Collectible Services® (CCS®) brand will no longer be used. This change will further streamline the CGC submission process and workflow, building on improvements that have already resulted in significantly faster turnaround times for comic book, magazine and concert poster submissions. Enhancing the appearance of your collectibles is as simple as selecting pressing when choosing your CGC grading services on our user-friendly online submission form.

For more information about the benefits of CGC Pressing, go here.

Updates to Tiers, Services and Fees

Price sheets reflecting these changes will be available at CGCcomics.com/services on May 2, 2023.

Changes to Comic Book Grading Tiers and Services

• Modern tier – fee changed to $25
• Economy tier – name changed to Vintage; fee changed to $37
• Standard tier – name changed to High Value; fee changed to $85
• Express tier – tier discontinued; submit collectibles valued over $1,000 under the Unlimited Value tier
• WalkThrough tier – name changed to Unlimited Value; fee changed to 4% of Fair Market Value ($150 minimum fee)
• ReHolder – no changes
• ReHolder - High Value – name changed to ReHolder - Unlimited Value; no fee changes
• Grade PreScreen – fee changed to $9 per reject; minimum submission requirement has been removed
• Imaging – no changes
• Custom Labels – no changes

Changes to Magazine Grading Tiers and Services

• Modern tier – fee changed to $25
• Economy tier – name changed Vintage; fee changed to $37
• Standard tier – name changed High Value; no fee changes
• WalkThrough tier – name changed to Unlimited Value; fee changed to 4% of Fair Market Value ($150 minimum fee)
• ReHolder – no changes
• ReHolder - High Value – name changed to ReHolder - Unlimited Value; no fee changes
• Grade PreScreen – fee changed to $9 per reject; minimum submission requirement has been removed
• Imaging – no changes

Changes to Concert Poster Grading Tiers and Services

• Economy tier – no changes
• Standard tier – name changed to High Value; no fee changes
• Express tier – tier discontinued; submit collectibles valued over $1,000 under the Unlimited Value tier
• WalkThrough tier – name changed to Unlimited Value; fee changed to 4% of Fair Market Value ($150 minimum fee)
• ReHolder – no changes
• ReHolder - High Value – name changed to ReHolder - Unlimited Value; no fee changes

Changes to CGC Signature Series Comic Book Grading Tiers and Services

• Modern tier – fee changed to $45
• Economy tier – name changed to Vintage; fee changed to $57
• Standard tier – name changed to High Value; fee changed to $105
• Express tier – tier discontinued; submit collectibles valued over $1,000 under the Unlimited Value tier
• WalkThrough tier – name changed to Unlimited Value; fee changed to 4% of Fair Market Value ($170 minimum)
• ReHolder – no changes
• ReHolder - High Value – name changed to ReHolder - Unlimited Value; no fee changes
• Grade PreScreen – fee changed to $9 per reject; minimum submission requirement has been removed
• Imaging – no changes
• Custom Labels – no changes

Changes to CGC Signature Series Magazine Grading Tiers and Services

• Modern tier – fee changed to $45
• Economy tier – name changed to Vintage; no fee changes
• Standard tier – name changed to High Value; fee changed to $105
• WalkThrough tier – name changed to Unlimited Value; fee changed to 4% of Fair Market Value ($170 minimum)
• ReHolder – no changes
• ReHolder - High Value – name changed to ReHolder - Unlimited Value; no fee changes
• Grade PreScreen – fee changed to $9 per reject; minimum submission requirement has been removed
• Imaging – no changes

Changes to CGC Signature Series Concert Poster Grading Tiers and Services

• Economy tier – fee changed to $62
• Standard tier – name changed to High Value; fee changed to $105
• Express tier – tier discontinued; submit collectibles valued over $1,000 under the Unlimited Value tier
• WalkThrough tier – name changed to Unlimited Value; fee changed to 4% of Fair Market Value ($170 minimum)
• ReHolder – no changes
• ReHolder - High Value – name changed to ReHolder - Unlimited Value; no fee changes
• Handbills and Postcards – fee changed to $55

Changes to CGC Signature Series Prints, Photos and Sketches Grading and Services

• Prints, Photos and Sketches – fee changed to $30

Changes to Comics Pressing Tiers and Services

• Modern tier – no changes
• Economy tier – name changed to Vintage; no fee changes
• Standard tier – name changed to High Value; no fee changes
• Express tier – tier discontinued; submit collectibles valued over $1,000 under the Unlimited Value tier
• WalkThrough tier – name changed to Unlimited Value; fee changed to 4% of Fair Market Value ($150 minimum fee)

Changes to Comics Restoration Removal Tiers and Services

• Modern tier – no changes
• Economy tier – name changed to Vintage; no fee changes
• Standard tier – name changed to High Value; no fee changes
• Express tier – tier discontinued; submit collectibles valued over $1,000 under the Unlimited Value tier
• WalkThrough tier – name changed to Unlimited Value; fee changed to 4% of Fair Market Value ($150 minimum fee)

Changes to Magazine Pressing Tiers and Services

• Modern tier – fee changed to $15
• Economy tier – name changed to Vintage; fee changed to $30
• Standard tier – name changed to High Value; fee changed to $70
• WalkThrough tier – name changed to Unlimited Value; fee changed to 4% of Fair Market Value ($150 minimum fee)

Changes to Magazine Restoration Removal Tiers and Services

• Modern tier – fee changed to $20
• Economy tier – name changed to Vintage; fee changed to $35
• Standard tier – name changed to High Value; fee changed to $75
• WalkThrough tier – name changed to Unlimited Value; fee changed to 4% of Fair Market Value ($150 minimum fee)

Changes to Concert Poster Pressing Tiers and Services

• Economy tier – no changes
• Standard tier – name changed to High Value; no fee changes
• Express tier – tier discontinued; submit collectibles valued over $1,000 under the Unlimited Value tier
• WalkThrough tier – name changed to Unlimited Value; fee changed to 4% of Fair Market Value ($150 minimum fee)

Price sheets reflecting these changes will be available at CGCcomics.com/services on May 2, 2023.

FAQs

When do the new CGC prices go into effect?

The new prices are effective May 2, 2023.

If I complete the CGC online submission form before May 2, how long do I have to send in my submission?

CGC must receive your submission by June 1, 2023, to qualify for the old pricing.

When is the new pricing effective for CGC Signature Series submissions?

The new CGC Signature Series fees apply to all submissions delivered to CGC on May 2, 2023, or later.

*Are CGC In-House Private Signings affected by the price changes?

CGC-hosted In-House Private Signings are not affected by the price updates and submission deadline of May 2. If you have already submitted for a CGC-hosted In-House Private Signing, you should follow the submission deadline provided in the specific signing announcement for the artist(s). Additionally, the fee posted for your selected CGC-hosted In-House Private Signing is accurate and will not increase after May 2.

Are all of CGC’s prices going up?

No. Some fees are going up, others are going down, and others are staying the same. For example, comic book grading fees are going up, comic book pressing fees are staying the same and magazine fees are mostly going down. Many of these changes greatly simplify CGC’s service offerings by eliminating underutilized tiers or unnecessary price differences, enabling CGC to further improve its submission process, workflows and turnaround times.

Without the Express tier, what tier should I select for a collectible valued from $1,000 to $3,000?

For collectibles valued over $1,000, submit under the Unlimited Value tier.

Are fees changing for CGC Trading Cards and CGC Video Games, too?

No, there are no changes to the services and fees for CGC Trading Cards and CGC Video Games at this time.

Is CGC still offering pressing?

Yes, CGC is still offering the same world-leading pressing services that enhance the appearance and desirability of collectibles. The only difference is that the CCS brand is being discontinued. For more information about the benefits of pressing, go here. CGC Pressing will also continue to offer restoration and restoration removal services.