CGC GRADING SERVICE
CGC Authorized.
Millions in value graded.
35,000+ cards submitted.
Let us be your grading guide.
ABOUT CGC
Certified Guaranty Company has assisted collectors with grading comic books for over 20 years. Their TCG division opened in June 2020 and exploded in popularity in 2021.
Uniquely dedicated to TCG collectors, they provide support for many variations of cards, including errors, test prints, and most languages.
CGC provides next level accuracy by utilizing advanced technology that allows card evaluation at a microscopic level.
While the market continues to evolve, CGC offers a competitively priced grading option without sacrificing quality.
Skip ALL the work.
Your time is valuable, let us do the work. Skip all the additional prepping, complex form filling, and material-heavy shipping.
Save money.
The best service prices. Zero membership fees. No additional materials cost. No minimum number of cards required to submit. Cheaper return shipping.
WHY POLARIS?
Polaris was founded by collectors and grading experts who have collectively helped customers submit over half a million cards to be graded. Experience, trust, and safety are the cornerstones of our service. Our goal is to be your consummate guide through the grading process.
Even more protection.
Twice the insurance coverage vs self submission, from the moment your cards are opened in office to when they're delivered back to you.
International friendly.
No matter where you are in the world, Polaris can help you. We have experience shipping to dozens of countries. Reach out for a quote.
Grading Tiers
Please reach out if you have over 200 cards.
We accept submissions of any size, even just one card.
Turnaround estimates can be found at cgccomics.com
CGC Bulk
$15.00/card
$250 Max Value per Item
CGC Bulk w/ Subgrades
$24.75/card
$250 Max Value per Item
CGC Standard
$34.50/card
$1,000 Max Value per Item
CGC Standard w/ Subgrades
$44.00/card
$1,000 Max Value per Item
CGC Express w/ Subgrades
$69.00/card
$10,000 Max Value per Item
CGC WalkThrough w/ Subgrades
$134.00/card
No Max Value
Condition Checks
$1.00 per card
Have someone who's looked over tens of thousands of cards assess and provide a grade estimate and condition description for each card in a clean, concise list.
These assessments are a professional opinion and not a guarantee.
In person assessment only.
Grading Timeline & Submission Form
1. After you fill out the form, ship to:
Polaris Grading LLC
10332 Main St. #248
Fairfax, VA 22030
You MUST include your name and email INSIDE the package. If you ordered from the store, include your order # too.
Please submit your cards in penny sleeves and either card savers or toploaders. Please see our Partners page if you need supplies.
If you are submitting for multiple services, or have special instructions, please include them and clearly designate what cards are intended for each service.
2. Email support@polarisgrading.com with your tracking number, a complete card list, & your order # (if applicable).
3. We will contact you with either your condition checks or an order confirmation if you prepaid. If you opted for condition checks, you'll pay after you've decided what cards you want sent in.
4. Once paid you're all set to relax knowing your cards are in good hands!
5. We wait for your order to register at CGC and finish grading.
6. We will send you an address request email and ship the cards back!
If you have any questions, please make sure you read our FAQ in full. If you need further assistance, please contact us at support@polarisgrading.com