On January 21, 2025, Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) will update some of its services and fees for comic books, cards, video games and home video collectibles, including CGC Signature Series. A full list of the changes is below.
The new fees apply to all online submission forms completed January 21, 2025, or later. Online submission forms completed before January 21, 2025, must arrive at CGC headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, by February 14, 2025, to qualify for the previous pricing.
CGC Comics
Updates to CGC Grading Tiers and Services for Comics, Magazines and Pulps
Modern tier – fee changed to $27
Vintage tier – fee changed to $42
High Value tier – fee changed to $95
Unlimited Value tier – fee changed to 4% FMV ($115 min.)
ReHolder – fee changed to $25
High Value ReHolder – fee changed to $75
Custom Label – fee changed to $8
Updates to CGC Grading Tiers and Services for Posters
Economy tier – fee changed to $50
High Value tier – fee changed to $95
Unlimited Value tier – fee changed to 4% FMV ($115 min.)
ReHolder – fee changed to $25
High Value ReHolder – fee changed to $75
Handbills and Postcards – fee changed to $40
Updates to CGC Grading Tiers and Services for Lobby Cards
Lobby Cards – fee changed to $27
ReHolder – fee changed to $25
Updates to CGC Signature Series for Comics, Magazines and Pulps
Modern tier – fee changed to $47
Vintage tier – fee changed to $62
High Value tier – fee changed to $115
Unlimited Value tier – fee changed to 4% FMV ($135 min.)
ReHolder – fee changed to $25
High Value ReHolder – fee changed to $75
Custom Label – fee changed to $8
Updates to CGC Signature Series for Posters
Economy tier – fee changed to $70
High Value tier – fee changed to $115
Unlimited Value tier – fee changed to 4% FMV ($135 min.)
ReHolder – fee changed to $25
High Value ReHolder – fee changed to $75
Handbills and Postcards – fee changed to $40
Updates to CGC Signature Series for Prints, Photos and Sketches
Prints, Photos and Sketches – fee changed to $35
CGC Cards
Updates to CGC Grading Tiers and Services for Cards
Bulk tier – fee changed to $12
Economy tier – fee changed to $15
Standard tier – fee changed to $40
Express tier – fee changed to $75
WalkThrough tier – fee changed to $250; max value changed to $100,000
Unlimited Value tier (NEW TIER) – $250 + 1% FMV ($2,500 max.)
Jumbo card – fee changed to $20
ReHolder – fee changed to $10
Updates to CGC Signature Series for Cards
Standard tier – fee changed to $60
Express tier – fee changed to $100
WalkThrough tier – fee changed to $300; max value changed to $100,000
Unlimited Value tier (NEW TIER) – $300 + 1% FMV ($2,550 max.)
Jumbo card – fee changed to $35
ReHolder – fee changed to $10
Updates to CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph Certification for Cards
Walkthrough tier – max value changed to $100,000
Unlimited Value tier (NEW TIER) – $750
Jumbo card – fee changed to $35
(Note: Fees for autograph authentication are in addition to grading fees.)
CGC Video Games
Updates to CGC Grading Tiers and Services for Video Games
Standard tier – fee changed to $40
WalkThrough tier – fee changed to $150 + 2% FMV
CrossOver Standard tier – fee changed to $40
CrossOver WalkThrough tier – fee changed to $150 + 2% FMV
High Value ReHolder – fee changed to $75
CGC Home Video
Updates to CGC Grading Tiers and Services for Home Video
Standard tier – fee changed to $40
WalkThrough tier – fee changed to $150 + 2% FMV
CrossOver Standard tier – fee changed to $40
CrossOver WalkThrough tier – fee changed to $150 + 2% FMV
High Value ReHolder – fee changed to $75
Updates Effective January 21, 2025
Updated online submission forms and price sheets reflecting these changes will be available starting January 21, 2025. CGC online submission forms completed before January 21, 2025, must be delivered to CGC by February 14, 2025, to qualify for the previous pricing.
Please note that the fee updates listed above only apply to submissions made to CGC headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, USA. Any changes to international pricing will be announced separately.