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CGC, Mascot Partner on Grading to Selling Deal

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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

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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

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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

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  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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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