CGC Grading

Q: What is CGC card grading?

CGC (Certified Guaranty Company) is a third-party authentication and grading service for trading cards. They authenticate, grade, and encapsulate cards in protective holders.

Q: How much does CGC grading cost?

CGC grading through 5 Star Cards is $17 per card for the available service level shown on this page.

Q: How long does CGC grading take?

The estimated CGC turnaround is 18 weeks. Turnaround times are estimates and are not guaranteed.

Q: Do I need card savers for CGC submissions?

No. If you don't have your own card savers, we provide them for free. Just ship your cards to us and we'll take care of proper preparation for CGC submission.

Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) provides professional authentication, grading, and encapsulation for trading cards, including sports cards, non-sports cards, and popular TCGs.

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18 Weeks Turnaround

$ 17 / card

DV < $999,999
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* If you don't supply your own card savers, we will supply you for free

* Turnaround times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Estimated turnaround for CGC is 18 weeks.

How CGC Grading Works Through 5 Star Cards

Choose Your Service

Select CGC grading at $17 per card with an estimated 18 week turnaround.

Ship Your Cards

Send your cards to our Wisconsin facility. We provide card savers for free if you don't have your own.

We Submit to CGC

We handle the CGC submission process, including shipping to and from CGC on your behalf.

Receive Your Cards

Once graded, we send your results and an invoice. Pay only when your grades are ready, and optionally consign through our eBay store.

Why Choose CGC Grading?

Trusted Authentication

CGC is known for professional authentication, grading, and encapsulation across multiple collectible categories.

Broad Card Coverage

CGC grades sports cards, non-sports cards, and popular trading card games, making it a strong option for mixed submissions.

Protective Holders

CGC encapsulates graded cards in secure, tamper-evident holders designed for long-term protection and display.

CGC Grading FAQ

CGC (Certified Guaranty Company) is a third-party authentication and grading service for trading cards. They authenticate, grade, and encapsulate cards in protective holders.

CGC grading through 5 Star Cards is $17 per card for the available service level shown on this page.

The estimated CGC turnaround is 18 weeks. Turnaround times are estimates and are not guaranteed.

No. If you don't have your own card savers, we provide them for free. Just ship your cards to us and we'll take care of proper preparation for CGC submission.

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