CGC and CSG combine to be grading powerhouse

By Alaina Jonathan

The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is making big moves in the hobby space. Plans to combine Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and Certified Sports Guarantee (CSG) under one umbrella was officially announced today making it one of the biggest and most reputable grading services in the hobby. 

With the combination of surveys, focus groups, market research, and thoughtful analysis of this merger, the goal is to have the best of the best for grading, world class expertise, advanced technology, along with the industry’s best holder. This ensures the customer is getting the best experience and the best grade with the best experts.  The goal of these two companies combining is to make it the best for the customer. 

CGC Trading Cards® 🤝 Certified Sports Guaranty®

Coming this July, CGC Trading Cards® and Certified Sports Guaranty® (CSG®) will merge into CGC Cards™, solidifying our position as one of the world’s largest and most prominent card grading services.

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— CGCCards (@CGCCards) June 20, 2023

Collector friendly upgrades will be made like non-member subscriptions, a new Gem Mint 10 grade, and redesigned label for the slabs that will now make the grade blend in with the card. They will continue to grade sports and non-sports cards with this transition. With decades of expertise in both the sports card field and the pop collectibles culture, this merger is aimed to give collectors the best experience possible. 

CEO of CCG says, ”The card market needs strong competition because competition makes us better, and that’s good for collectors and dealers,” “CGC Cards will win by providing best-in-class grading services with fast turnaround times, affordable prices and strong prices realized,” says CEO Steven Eichenbaum.