Services & Fees
Scroll below to see the grading tiers and services available to CGC members for direct submissions in the United States. Anyone can submit to CGC with a free account, but paid members save! Join or upgrade here >
Turnaround times reflect the estimated number of working days to complete a submission delivered to our facility today; they are NOT guaranteed. Please note that a $5 handling fee applies to comic, magazine, video game and home video submissions.
Comics | Cards | Video Games & Home Video
Grading Services
Grading Tiers
Grading Tiers
| Max. Value per card (USD) | Fee per card (USD) | Current Turnaround (working days) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Cards may be a mix of different types / games. 25-card minimum. | $500 | $15 | 40 days |
| Economy | $1,000 | $18 | 20 days |
| Standard | $3,000 | $55 | 10 days |
| Express If you are submitting cards under the Express grading tier, mark each side of your shipping box with EX in large, bold letters. | $10,000 | $100 | 5 days |
| WalkThrough If you are submitting cards under the Express grading tier, mark each side of your shipping box with WK in large, bold letters. | $100,000 | $300 | 2 days |
| Unlimited Value If you are submitting cards under the Unlimited Value grading tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters. | Unlimited | $300 + 1% FMV | 2 days |
| Jumbo Card | Unlimited | $20 | 50 days |
| TCG, sports and non-sports coin | Unlimited | $20 | 50 days |
Add-on Services
Add-on Services
| Max. Value per card (USD) | Fee per card (USD) | Current Turnaround (working days) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedigree 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 Cards and sufficient documentation must be provided to confirm the requested pedigree. You can pedigree a card to yourself, typically without providing any documentation. | N/A | Tier + $5 | According to tier |
| CrossOver A card in a PSA, Beckett* or SGC holder is evaluated for CGC Cards certification. The card will be removed from its holder and encapsulated by CGC cards only if CGC Cards believes that the card will receive a grade that is the same or higher than the grade assigned by the other grading service. If CGC Cards believes the card does not meet its standard for the grade, it will be returned in its original holder and the full grading fee will still apply. Cross at Any Grade: If you would like your PSA, Beckett* or SGC-holdered card certified by CGC Cards even if CGC Cards determines that it will receive a lower grade, specify CROSS AT ANY GRADE. *CGC Cards treates Beckett BCCG encapsulated cards as raw cards. BCCG cards will be removed from their holders and crossed at any grade. | N/A | According to tier | According to tier |
| Error A card that has a printing error. Required for any card with a printing error. | N/A | No extra fee | N/A |
| Custom Label (Available for cards with the CGC label and CGC Signature Series (yellow) label.) Choose a custom-designed DC Comic label to complement your cards. | Unlimited | Tier + $8 | Same as tier |
ReHolders
ReHolders
| Max. Value per card (USD) | Fee per card (USD) | Current Turnaround (working days) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReHolder A card in a CGC or CSG holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the card will not change. To qualify, the card must still be encapsulated in its original CGC or CSG holder. To maintain accuracy and consistency, CGC may correct clerical errors on a certification label or convert any submission to its Appearance Review service for Guarantee claims. | N/A | $10 | 25 days |
CGC Signature Series
Cards
Cards
Select this service for CGC Signature Series witnessed signing events. Prices include autograph grading (2-autograph max).
| Max. Value per card (USD) | Fee per card (USD) | Current Turnaround (working days) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk 25-card minimum. | $500 | $30 | According to tier |
| Economy | $1,000 | $35 | According to tier |
| Standard | $3,000 | $70 | According to tier |
| Express | $10,000 | $125 | According to tier |
| WalkThrough | $100,000 | $350 | According to tier |
| Unlimited Value | Unlimited | $350 + 1% FMV | According to tier |
| Jumbo Card | Unlimited | $35 | According to tier |
| TCG, sports and non-sports coin | Unlimited | $35 | According to tier |
CGC x JSA Autographs
Cards and Hobby Coins
Cards and Hobby Coins
Select this service for autographed TCGs, sports cards and non-sports cards (standard and jumbo) and hobby coins. CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph certification is not required for most pack-pulled (manufacturer-issued) autographs. See the "Cards We Grade" page for a list of pack-pulled autographs that need to go through the JSA authentication process. Autograph authentication fees are in addition to card grading fees. If your autograph is not genuine or altered, the full JSA autograph authentication fees will apply. Prices include autograph grading (two-autograph maximum).
| Max. Value per card (USD) | Fee per card (USD) | Current Turnaround (working days) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk 25-card minimum. | $500 | $15 | Tier + 10 days |
| Economy | $1,000 | $20 | Tier + 10 days |
| Standard | $3,000 | $70 | Tier + 10 days |
| Express | $10,000 | $150 | Tier + 10 days |
| WalkThrough | $100,000 | $300 | Tier + 10 days |
| Unlimited Value | Unlimited | $750 | Tier + 10 days |
| Jumbo Card | Unlimited | $35 | Tier + 10 days |
| TCG, sports and non-sports coin | Unlimited | $35 | Tier + 10 days |
Signed Index Cards and Cut Autographs
Signed Index Cards and Cut Autographs
Select this service for signed index cards and cut autographs up to 148mm x 98mm in size. The fees for autograph authentication and grading are based on signer name and encapsulation is +$10. For signer tiers and the associated authentication and grading fees, use the autograph calculator. Go here for more information about authentication and grading services for signed index cards and cut autographs.
| Fee per card (USD) | Current Turnaround (working days) | |
|---|---|---|
| Encapsulation (Required for autograph authentication) | $10 | 40 days |
| Autograph Authentication | Fee determined by signer; Use calculator | Same as tier |
| Autograph Grading (Optional; 2-autograph maximum) | Fee determined by signer; Use calculator | Same as tier |
Notes:
The fees above apply only to direct submissions to CGC by Collector members. In the event that CGC, at its sole discretion, determines that the fair market value of a collectible is higher than the value stated by the submitter, CGC will move the collectible to the appropriate higher tier and the additional charge will be the responsibility of the submitter. For more information on determining fair market value, review the Declared Value Policy.
Collectibles submitted for regrading with their original label ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE THE SAME GRADE. CGC does not return Mylars, backing boards, card savers, sleeves or any other storage/shipping materials sent in with collectibles. Please do not send your collectible's Certificate of Authenticity (COA) as we cannot guarantee that it will be returned. Please note that national holidays and the Fridays before a major convention are not counted as business days for submission processing.
Membership grading credits CAN be used for On-Site Grading.