Florida-based authentication and grading firm CGC began accepting submissions for autographed trading cards Monday and revealed the new labels in which they’ll be housed. As we reported last month, the company plans to formally launch the service at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland next week, but they’re now accepting mailed submissions as … [Read more...] about CGC Shows Off New Holders for Signed Cards, Begins Accepting Submissions
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Notes: Wemby NOW Print Run; Ant Man Market, High-Grade RC Auction; COMC Milestone; Free to Set up at MeiGray Expo; CCG-JSA Moves Forward
The Victor Wembanyama Rookie of the Year card offered via Topps NOW is now the highest selling card ever sold in the platform's nine-year history. Topps says customers bought 113,777 copies in a 72-hour period. The Wembanyama card surpassed the previous print run record set by a Shohei Ohtani card that sold 107,541 copies. ----- How hot is the market … [Read more...] about Notes: Wemby NOW Print Run; Ant Man Market, High-Grade RC Auction; COMC Milestone; Free to Set up at MeiGray Expo; CCG-JSA Moves Forward
CGC Parent Company Buying JSA
Certified Collectibles Group, parent company of CGC grading, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire James Spence Authentication (JSA). “The combination of CCG and JSA will provide collectors and dealers with a seamless solution to have autographed collectibles authenticated, graded and encapsulated by the world’s top experts,” CCG stated in announcing the … [Read more...] about CGC Parent Company Buying JSA
eBay Authenticity Guarantee Program Now in Canada
eBay has expanded its Authenticity Guarantee service for trading cards to Canada. Single ungraded trading cards (including collectible card games, sports and non-sports cards) sold for $250+ within Canada will now be sent to Certified Collectibles Group to be authenticated and then forwarded to the buyer, if passed. Last year, eBay began authenticating higher valued ungraded … [Read more...] about eBay Authenticity Guarantee Program Now in Canada
Notes: Chandy Greenholt Passes; Magazine Vaulting Deal; Angel Reese’s Deal with Leaf; Topps Dates; Showtime Shrine, More
Longtime vintage sports card dealer Chandy Greenholt passed away Monday. A regular at the National Sports Collectors Convention and numerous other shows for many year, the North Carolina native began buying and selling extensively in the 1970s. Known for his affable nature and deep knowledge of cards that he was more than willing to share with fellow … [Read more...] about Notes: Chandy Greenholt Passes; Magazine Vaulting Deal; Angel Reese’s Deal with Leaf; Topps Dates; Showtime Shrine, More
CGC Trading Cards and CSG Launch Vault Partnership with PWCC Marketplace
Certified Collectibles Group, the parent company of CSG, and PWCC are extending their partnership agreement to include the option for collectors to submit newly graded cards into the PWCC Vault. Located in tax-free Oregon, the vault was launched in 2013 and offers storage and insurance for a variety of physical assets including cards. “The … [Read more...] about CGC Trading Cards and CSG Launch Vault Partnership with PWCC Marketplace
CSG to Reopen Monday After Hurricane Closure
The offices of Certified Sports Guaranty (CSG) were set to reopen Monday, Oct. 3 after the company shut down for four days because of Hurricane Ian. CCG closed its headquarters on the outskirts of Sarasota at noon on Tuesday to give employees time to prepare for the storm. Customer Service phone lines were shut down and the company indicated that email responses would be … [Read more...] about CSG to Reopen Monday After Hurricane Closure
CCG, PWCC Partner for “Priority Grading” and Auction Service
Certified Collectibles Group, parent company of CSG, and PWCC Marketplace say they’ve partnered on a new submission program aimed at allowing collectors to have cards graded and offered for auction in less than two weeks for $20 per card. The new grading and selling program will be conducted through an online submission process through PWCC. Submitted cards receive … [Read more...] about CCG, PWCC Partner for “Priority Grading” and Auction Service
CSG Launches Set Registry
Certified Sports Guaranty (CSG) has joined other grading services in launching a set registry for its graded sports cards, giving collectors the chance to track and compare their collections with others. The authentication and grading company lists various categories in which collectors can add CSG graded cards such as pre-war baseball cards, modern basketball, Hall of … [Read more...] about CSG Launches Set Registry
Certified Collectibles Group Purchases New Sarasota Facility
The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) continues its growth in Florida, expanding its Sarasota footprint. The company recently purchased a 21,000 sf facility and now has a total of 82,000 sf of real estate in the city. CCG is the parent company of Certified Sports Guaranty (CSG), the sports card grading and authentication arm that has joined the company's other offerings in … [Read more...] about Certified Collectibles Group Purchases New Sarasota Facility