CGC Announces Revised Services & Fees for Cards

The changes to CGC's services and fees for cards are effective May 6, 2025, for submissions made in the US.

On May 6, 2025, Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) will update some of its services and fees for cards. A list of the changes is below.

The new fees apply to all online submission forms completed May 6, 2025, or later. Online submission forms completed before May 6, 2025, must arrive at CGC headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, by May 23, 2025, to qualify for the previous pricing.

(Note: FMV = Fair Market Value)

CGC Cards

Updates to CGC Grading Tiers and Services for Cards

  • Bulk tier – fee changed to $14

  • Economy tier – fee changed to $17

  • Standard tier – fee changed to $45

  • Express tier – fee changed to $85

  • WalkThrough tier – fee changed to $275

  • Unlimited Value tier – fee changed to $275 + 1% FMV

  • Quick Submit - Bulk tier – fee changed to $14

  • Quick Submit - Economy tier – fee changed to $17

Updates to CGC Signature Series for Cards

  • Bulk tier – fee changed to $30

  • Economy tier – fee changed to $35

  • Standard tier – fee changed to $65

  • Express tier – fee changed to $110

  • WalkThrough tier – fee changed to $325

  • Unlimited Value tier – fee changed to $325 + 1% FMV

Updates to CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph Certification for Cards

  • Jumbo card – fee changed to $25

  • TCG, sports or non-sports coin – fee changed to $25

(Note: Fees for autograph authentication are in addition to grading fees.)

Updates Effective May 6, 2025

Updated online submission forms and price sheets reflecting these changes will be available starting May 6, 2025. CGC online submission forms completed before May 6, 2025, must be delivered to CGC by May 23, 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.