CGC revolutionized comic book collecting with the introduction of expert and impartial certification services that are backed by a comprehensive guarantee. Now with more than 16 million collectibles certified, CGC is the world's largest and most trusted third-party grading service for comics, TCGs, sports cards, video games, home video and more. The company continues to grow, with the addition of new services, investment in the latest technology and record-setting prices realized. CGC is part of the Certified Collectibles Group, whose mission is to empower collectors with services that ignite passion, create value and build community.
CGC pioneered witnessed signature authentication when it introduced CGC Signature Series in 2001. Since then, CGC has expanded its services for autograph collectors with the launch of CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph certification. Know your autographs are authentic with CGC, and enjoy the special status that comes with the CGC Signature Series yellow label and the CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph black and yellow label.
From Aquaman to Zombies, CGC is the definitive leader in comic book grading, as well as other printed media like magazines, concert posters and lobby cards. The CGC Comics division is recognized for grading the most valuable comic books in the world.
CGC Cards is devoted to the expert grading of TCGs, sports cards and non-sports cards, including Pokémon, Topps, Magic, Panini, Marvel and much more. CGC Cards is the first grading service to certify major error cards and test prints in the market.
CGC Video Games grades modern and retro video games, including sealed, complete in box and cartridge games. On a quest to document, protect and preserve the legacy of video games, CGC Video Games is excited to level up the video game collecting hobby.
Who you gonna call? CGC Home Video is the division of CGC that provides expert grading of VHS and Betamax cassettes, DVDs, Blu-rays and more. We’re here to revolutionize home video collecting the way the VCR revolutionized at-home movie watching.
Watch as Shawn Caffrey, Vice President of Comics Grading for CGC Comics, puts modern books under the microscope and goes over some detailed printing defects present on issues currently on store shelves.
Learn how to evaluate your cards with CGC Cards Grade School! In this episode, Andy Broome, Vice President of CGC Cards, goes over how to check a card's edges.
Urban legend busted! CGC Video Games certifies a 1991 Minnesota State Lottery cartridge.
Graded collectibles sell for higher prices because buyers have confidence in their authenticity and condition.
The grading process is highly sophisticated on our end, but for you, it’s simple to submit and get your collectibles graded.
If you’re new to collecting and grading, or CGC, you probably have a few questions. We’ve got answers!
Learn about all of the CGC pins available to collect by consulting this comprehensive guide, including common variants, event exclusives and more!
The first appearances of Spider-Man and Buck Rogers were also sold in this Heritage Auction.
If you know and love manga, this is an incredible opportunity to join the world leader in pop culture collectibles grading.