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
CGC Insider: Publisher Defects
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.
Edges Matter! Perfect Your Grading Skills! - CGC Cards Grade School
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.
CGC Certifies one of the Most Significant Video Games in Existence
Urban legend busted! CGC Video Games certifies a 1991 Minnesota State Lottery cartridge.
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
Stay tuned throughout 2025 as CGC celebrates its 25th anniversary by building a timeline with can't-miss collectibles, insider interviews, fun facts, sneak peeks and more!
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.