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
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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
CSG Launches Perfect 10 Grade, Label
Not all Gem Mint 10s are created equal according to CSG, which has now unveiled a new “Perfect 10” grade. The new labels will be applied to cards that have received the grade of Gem Mint 10 with all four grading criteria — centering, corners, edges and surface — being 10. CSG says the “quad 10” is the "best a card can be, and flawless under 10x … [Read more...] about CSG Launches Perfect 10 Grade, Label
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 Now Using Revamped Labels, Makes Grading Adjustments
Just over a year after launching its sports card grading service, Certified Sports Guaranty (CSG) is rolling out a new look label. The company says it is doing away with the original green and white label after hearing from customers who preferred a different look. The company says it spent months on research and development and market studies. The new label combines … [Read more...] about CSG Now Using Revamped Labels, Makes Grading Adjustments
CSG’s Online Population Report Opens
Five months after launching its Set Registry, CSG has opened its online population report, providing an up-to-date catalog of all of the sports cards that have been graded by the company. As is the case with other grading company pop reports, collectors can use the report to determine the relative rarity of a card in a particular grade, either by using the search … [Read more...] about CSG’s Online Population Report Opens