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
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CGC, Mascot Partner on Grading to Selling Deal
CGC and Mascot have announced a partnership that will enable collectors using the grading service to immediately place their newly graded items for sale on a variety of platforms. The move is aimed at helping “enhance secondary market liquidity options,” according to the two companies. Collectors and dealers will be able to list their cards on eBay, MySlabs and Shopify … [Read more...] about CGC, Mascot Partner on Grading to Selling Deal
Notes: Chamberlain Jersey Auction; CGC Closed for Hurricane, Grades Mint Jordan RC; NHLPA Rookie Showcase Set
The auction for Wilt Chamberlain's 1972 NBA championship clinching jersey is open with a $4 million bid placed. The gold Lakers jersey was on his back when the Lakers beat the Knicks in Game 5 of the Finals. He scored 24 points, grabbed 29 rebounds, blocked seven shots and dished out nine assists despite playing with a broken hand. He was named the Finals … [Read more...] about Notes: Chamberlain Jersey Auction; CGC Closed for Hurricane, Grades Mint Jordan RC; NHLPA Rookie Showcase Set
CSG, CGC to Combine Into One Grading Entity in July
Certified Collectibles Group, parent company of Certified Sports Guaranty (CSG), announced Tuesday it would be merging that brand with its CGC non-sports/gaming brand. The move means sports cards graded by the company will carry the CGC brand on its labels instead beginning in mid-July. It’s the third label change for CCG’s sports card division since it launched in … [Read more...] about CSG, CGC to Combine Into One Grading Entity in July
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
Notes: $3M Offer for Wilt Rookie Uniform; Mick vs Babe; Tiger Signed Putter Sells; Award for CCG
In the wake of last week’s $10 million sale of the 1998 Michael Jordan NBA Finals uniform, Collectable has received a buyout offer for the 1959-60 Wilt Chamberlain rookie uniform that’s been on the platform since the spring of last year. The offer made to shareholders is for $3 million, which represents a 113.4 percent net return over the initial IPO price of $1.275 million … [Read more...] about Notes: $3M Offer for Wilt Rookie Uniform; Mick vs Babe; Tiger Signed Putter Sells; Award for CCG
CSG to Launch Sports Collecting Podcast
Sports card grader CSG is launching a new sports card centric podcast this week. Hosted and produced by veteran podcaster and writer Alan Goldsher, “Collect This!” will be a weekly show airing on a variety of platforms. It’s the company’s first foray into podcasting. The topics will vary from show to show, with an approach geared to both hardcore collectors and … [Read more...] about CSG to Launch Sports Collecting Podcast
Beckett, PWCC Partner on Submission Deal
Another of the hobby’s four major grading services has partnered on a submission deal with a selling platform. Not long after CSG struck a deal with PWCC, Beckett has done the same. For $50, collectors can submit raw cards to PWCC, which will have them graded by Beckett and post them to their auction platform within about ten days after they return. Collectors … [Read more...] about Beckett, PWCC Partner on Submission Deal
Notes: CSG Changes; NSCC VIP Autographs; Ex-SEC Chair Joins Collectable; Tatum Jersey Auction
CSG will raise grading fees on July 5. The Florida-based arm of Certified Collectibles Group will increase its bulk rate from $12 to $15 per card; Economy will go from $20 to $25 per card; Standard moves from $30 to $35 and Express from $60 to $70. At the same time, the company says it will update its return shipping service to be faster with lower costs. CSG … [Read more...] about Notes: CSG Changes; NSCC VIP Autographs; Ex-SEC Chair Joins Collectable; Tatum Jersey Auction