On January 6, 2026, Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) will update some of its services and fees for comic books and cards, including CGC Signature Series and CGC x JSA services. A full list of the changes is below.
The new fees apply to all online submission forms completed January 6, 2026, or later. Online submission forms completed before January 6, 2026, must arrive at Certified Collectibles Group – International GmbH (CCG GmbH) by January 20, 2026, to qualify for the previous pricing.
(Note: FMV = Fair Market Value)
(Note: Fees for autograph authentication and autograph grading are in addition to grading fees.)
CGC Comics
Updates to CGC Grading Tiers and Services for Comics and Magazines
Modern Bulk tier – min. bulk changed to 25 books
Vintage Bulk tier (NEW TIER) – €52 (€61.88 with VAT); max. value €400; min. bulk is 25 books
Vintage tier – fee changed to €55 (€65.45 with VAT)
Updates to CGC Grading Tiers and Services for Pulps
Vintage tier – fee changed to €55 (€65.45 with VAT)
Updates to CGC Signature Series for Comics and Magazines
Modern Bulk tier (NEW TIER) – €58 (€69.02 with VAT); max. value €400; min. bulk is 25 books
Modern tier – fee changed to €60 (€71.40 with VAT)
Vintage Bulk tier (NEW TIER) – €75 (€89.25 with VAT); max. value €400; min. bulk is 25 books
Vintage tier – fee changed to €77 (€91.63 with VAT)
Updates to CGC x JSA Autograph Services
JSA Autograph Authentication – fee changed to €27 (€32.13 with VAT)
JSA Autograph Grading – fee changed to €27 (€32.13 with VAT)
Updates to Pressing Tiers and Services for Comics and Magazines
Modern Bulk tier – min. bulk changed to 25 books
Vintage Bulk tier (NEW TIER) – €30 (€35.70 with VAT); max. value €400; min. bulk is 25 books
Vintage tier – €32 (€38.08 with VAT)
Updates to Pressing Tiers and Services for Pulps
Vintage tier – fee changed to €32 (€38.08 with VAT)
CGC Cards
Updates to CGC Grading Tiers and Services for Cards
Bulk tier – fee changed to €15 (€17.85 with VAT)
Economy tier – fee changed to €17 (€20.23 with VAT)
Standard tier – fee changed to €52 (€61.88 with VAT)
Express tier – fee changed to €95 (€113.05 with VAT)
WalkThrough tier – fee changed to €270 (€321.30 with VAT)
Unlimited Value tier – fee changed to €270 + 1% FMV (€321.30 + 1.19% FMV with VAT)
Updates to Add-on Services and Fees for Cards
Pack-pulled Autographs – fee changed to €5 (€5.95 with VAT)
Updates to CGC Signature Series Services and Fees for Cards
Bulk tier – fee changed to €28 (€33.32 with VAT)
Standard tier – fee changed to €65 (€77.35 with VAT)
Express tier – fee changed to €115 (€136.85 with VAT)
WalkThrough tier – fee changed to €315 (€374.85 with VAT)
Unlimited WalkThrough tier – fee changed to €315 + 1% FMV (€374.85 + 1.19% FMV with VAT)
Updates to CGC Shipping Fees
A €4 (€4.76 with VAT) fee will apply to each shipment where submitters elect to use their own shipping account.
Updates Effective January 6, 2026
Updated online submission forms and price sheets reflecting these changes will be available starting January 6, 2026. CGC online submission forms completed before January 6, 2026, must be delivered to CCG GmbH by January 20, 2026, to qualify for the previous pricing.
Please note that the fee updates listed above only apply to submissions made to CCG GmbH. Any fee updates for other Certified Collectibles Group companies are posted on the affiliate's website.