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
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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
News & Notes: There Might Be a Murderer in Your 2011 Monster Box
As the 38th overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft, Brandon Martin appeared headed for a short ride to the major leagues. Now, he might be headed to death row. On Thursday, a Southern California jury convicted Martin of murdering his disabled father, his uncle and another man with one of his old baseball bats in September 2015. A five tool prospect, Martin was featured in … [Read more...] about News & Notes: There Might Be a Murderer in Your 2011 Monster Box
New Player: CCG To Start Sports Card Authentication and Grading Division
Certified Collectibles Group (CCG), a long-time major player in grading services for coins, paper money, comic books, magazines and concert posters, will begin authenticating and grading sports cards and memorabilia. On Monday, CCG announced they would soon begin accepting submissions of Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering cards, but added to that on Tuesday by … [Read more...] about New Player: CCG To Start Sports Card Authentication and Grading Division