Expert Grading for the World of Collectibles
Our Collectibles Grading Services
Comic Book Grading
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.
Card Grading
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.
Video Game Grading
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.
Home Video Grading
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.
Autograph Services
CGC pioneered witnessed signature authentication with CGC Signature Series. Since then, CGC has expanded its autograph services with the launch of JSA Authentic Autograph certification, a service for collectibles with unwitnessed autographs.
Revolutionizing Collectibles Grading Since 2000
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 20 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.
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Signatures
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.
CGC Fan Favorites
How Dustin Nguyen Brings Comics to Life – CGC Signature Series Spotlight Ep. 3
CGC sits down with legendary comic book artist Dustin Nguyen for an in-depth conversation about his career, creative process, and the stories behind some of his most iconic work.
CGC Grade School: How Graders Grade Your Cards
Curious on how CGC Card graders grade your cards? Look no further than VP of CGC Cards, Andy Broome, as he takes us through the criteria of grading cards!
CGC Certifies Several Zelda Test Cartridges
These Zelda test cartridges were produced as part of Nintendo's World Class Service program. Check out the video to learn more!
The Why and How of Getting Your Collectibles Graded
Grading Pays Off
Graded collectibles sell for higher prices because buyers have confidence in their authenticity and condition.
Getting Started Is Easy
The grading process is highly sophisticated on our end, but for you, it’s simple to submit and get your collectibles graded.
Grading FAQs
If you’re new to collecting and grading, or CGC, you probably have a few questions. We’ve got answers!
News and Events for Collectors
Action Comics #1 has once again claimed its place at the top of the hobby.
The Luffy promo was meant to be given to the first-place winner of the 2023 One Piece World Finals tournament, but it wasn't distributed because the winner received a Japanese version.
Officially released as the Maxi 15, the MaxiVision 30-in-1 was a collection of unlicensed games created by American Video Entertainment and Color Dreams.
Send your international Nintendo games, Atari cartridges, Sega Genesis cartridges, PS1 and Dreamcast games to CGC for expert grading, authentication and encapsulation services!
McDonald's customers were lovin' it when they could purchase VHS tapes along with their Big Macs, and CGC has certified more than 150 of them.