CGC Services & Fees

A comic book in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder.

A comic book in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder.

Available for large-number, single submissions for the Modern, Economy and Value tiers. By requesting PreScreen and specifying a minimum grade on your invoice, you will be charged grading fees only for comic books that meet or exceed your specified minimum grade. These books will be certified and encapsulated according to tier, and those grading below your specified grade are returned uncertified. There is a 25-book minimum for PreScreen.

Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of CGC's grading and service tiers. Consists of accurate high-resolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its CGC holder. Applies to all books on the form. Not available for on-site services.

Choose from the NYC Spidey, Hulk Smash and The Walking Dead labels

Cards may be a mix of different types/games. 50-card minimum.

In addition to its overall grade, a card is assigned grades for Centering, Corners, Edges and Surface. Selecting Sub-Grades will add five days to the turnaround time for the Bulk, Economy and Standard tiers. There is no additional turnaround time for the Express and WalkThrough tiers.

A card that has a printing error. Required for any card with a printing error.

A pedigree can be added to the certification label to indicate a card's past or present ownership. To pedigree a card to a previous owner, that collector or collection must be considered to be significant by CGC Trading Cards and sufficient documentation must be provided to confirm the requested pedigree. You can pedigree a card to yourself, typically without providing any documentation.

A card in a PSA or Beckett holder is evaluated for CGC Trading Cards certification. The card will be removed from its holder and encapsulated by CGC Trading Cards only if CGC Trading Cards determines that the card will receive a CGC grade that is the same or higher than the grade assigned by the other grading service. If the card does not meet CGC Trading Cards’ standards, it will be returned in its original holder and the grading fee will be refunded less a $4 processing fee. Sub-Grades: If the card has been assigned sub-grades by the other grading service, it will be removed from its holder and encapsulated by CGC Trading Cards only if all of the sub-grades will be the same or higher with CGC Trading Cards. Cross at Any Grade: If you would like your PSA or Beckett-holdered card certified by CGC Trading Cards even if CGC Trading Cards determines that it will receive a lower grade, specify CROSS AT ANY GRADE.

A card in a CGC Trading Cards holder is encapsulated in a new CGC Trading Cards holder. The grade assigned to the card will not change. To qualify, the card must still be encapsulated in its original CGC Trading Cards holder. Maximum value per card: Unlimited.

Digital imaging for cards submitted under any of CGC Trading Cards’ grading and service tiers. Consists of accurate high-resolution images of the front and back of the card, shown encapsulated in its CGC Trading Cards holder. Applies to all cards on the form. Not available for on-site services.

A magazine in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the magazine should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the magazine must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder.

Digital imaging for magazines submitted under any of CGC's grading and service tiers. Consists of accurate high-resolution images of the front and back of the magazine, shown encapsulated in its CGC holder. Applies to all magazines on the form. Not available for on-site services.

A concert poster in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the collectible should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the concert poster must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder.

A lobby card in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the lobby card must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder.

Digital imaging for lobby cards submitted under any of CGC's grading and service tiers. Consists of accurate high-resolution images of the front and back of the card, shown encapsulated in its CGC holder. Applies to all lobby cards on the form. Not available for on-site services.