Grading Services
Pop Culture Collectibles Grading Services
Scroll below to see the CGC grading, CGC Signature Series and CGC Pressing tiers and services for direct submissions to CGC Comics in the United States. Haven’t submitted before? Learn more >
The fees listed here are for free account holders. Associate and Premium members save 10% on grading. Elite members save 20% on grading. Learn more >
Please note that a $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.
Turnaround times reflect the estimated number of working days to complete a submission delivered to our facility today. Turnaround times are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed.
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Comics
Turnaround times are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled once in transit to our facility.
| Max. Value per Item (USD) | Fee per Item (USD) | Current Turnaround (working days) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400 | $25 | Fast Track: +$15 20 days | Modern (1975-Present) |
| $400 | $40 | Fast Track: +$15 30 days | Vintage (Pre-1975) |
| $1,000 | $85 | 10 days | High Value |
| Unlimited | 4% of Fair Market Value ($100 min.) | 2 days | Unlimited Value: If you are submitting collectibles under the Unlimited Value grading tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters. |
| $1,000 | $20 | 25 days | ReHolder: A comic book in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder. |
| Unlimited | $50 | 25 days | ReHolder – High Value: A high value comic book in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the book must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder. |
| Unlimited | Tier fee OR $9 per reject | Tier + 30 Days | Grade PreScreen: Only encapsulate comic books or magazines that reach your minimum grade. There is no minimum submission requirement to select Grade PreScreen. |
| N/A | $5 | Tier + 10 Days | Imaging: Digital imaging for comic books submitted under any of CGC’s grading and service tiers. Consists of accurate high-resolution images of the front and back of the book, shown encapsulated in its CGC holder. Applies to all books on the form. Not available for on-site services. |
| Unlimited | $5 | N/A | Custom Label (Available for comic books with CGC’s Universal (Blue) Label and Signature Series (Yellow) Label.): Choose from a variety of Marvel and other custom designed labels. |
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.
Magazines
Turnaround times are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled once in transit to our facility.
| Max. Value per Item (USD) | Fee per Item (USD) | Current Turnaround (working days) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400 | $25 | Fast Track: +$15 30 days | Modern (1975-Present) |
| $400 | $40 | Fast Track: +$15 30 days | Vintage (Pre-1975) |
| $1,000 | $85 | 15 days | High Value |
| Unlimited | 4% of Fair Market Value ($100 min.) | 3 days | Unlimited Value: If you are submitting collectibles under the Unlimited Value grading tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters. |
| $1,000 | $20 | 25 days | ReHolder: A magazine in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the magazine should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the magazine must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder. |
| Unlimited | $50 | 25 days | ReHolder – High Value: A high value magazine in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the magazine should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the magazine must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder. |
| N/A | $5 | Tier + 10 Days | Imaging: Digital imaging for magazines submitted under any of CGC’s grading and service tiers. Consists of accurate high-resolution images of the front and back of the magazine, shown encapsulated in its CGC holder. Applies to all magazines on the form. Not available for on-site services. |
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.
Pulps
Turnaround times are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled once in transit to our facility.
| Max. Value per Item (USD) | Fee per Item (USD) | Current Turnaround (working days) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400 | $40 | Fast Track: +$15 30 days | Vintage (Pre-1975) |
| $1,000 | $85 | 10 days | High Value |
| Unlimited | 4% of Fair Market Value ($100 min.) | 2 days | Unlimited Value: If you are submitting collectibles under the Unlimited Value grading tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters. |
| $1,000 | $20 | 25 days | ReHolder |
| Unlimited | $50 | 25 days | ReHolder – Unlimited Value |
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.
Concert Posters
Turnaround times are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled once in transit to our facility.
| Max. Value per Item (USD) | Fee per Item (USD) | Current Turnaround (working days) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400 | $45 | 45 days | Economy |
| $1,000 | $85 | 45 days | High Value |
| Unlimited | 4% of Fair Market Value ($100 min.) | 20 days | Unlimited Value: If you are submitting collectibles under the Unlimited Value grading tier, mark each side of your shipping box with UV in large, bold letters. |
| $1,000 | $20 | 40 days | ReHolder: A concert poster in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the collectible should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the concert poster must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder. |
| Unlimited | $50 | 40 days | ReHolder – High Value: A high value concert poster in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned to the collectible should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the concert poster must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder. |
| Unlimited | $35 | 40 days | Handbills & Postcards |
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.
Lobby Cards
Turnaround times are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled once in transit to our facility.
| Max. Value per Item (USD) | Fee per Item (USD) | Current Turnaround (working days) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | $20 | 40 days | Lobby Cards |
| Unlimited | $13 | 40 days | ReHolder: A lobby card in a CGC holder is encapsulated in a new CGC holder. The grade assigned should not change, unless any damage occurred post-encapsulation, in which case the grade will be adjusted accordingly. To qualify, the lobby card must still be encapsulated in its original CGC holder. |
| Unlimited | N/A | N/A | Imaging: Digital imaging for lobby cards submitted under any of CGC’s grading and service tiers. Consists of accurate high-resolution images of the front and back of the card, shown encapsulated in its CGC holder. Applies to all lobby cards on the form. Not available for on-site services. |
A $5 handling fee per invoice applies to all online submissions, and an $8 handling fee per invoice applies to all paper submissions.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.
