CGC Sets Record as Fastest-Growing Card Grading Service
TL;DR
CGC's record-breaking card grading offers collectors a competitive edge with cards like the CGC Pristine 10 Alpha Black Lotus fetching up to $3 million.
CGC graded 570,000 cards in May 2025, showcasing a 631% increase in sports cards and 146% in TCGs year-over-year, highlighting its systematic growth.
CGC's affordable and fast grading services enhance the collecting community, making rare cards more accessible and preserving their value for future generations.
A Victor Wembanyama rookie card graded CGC 9.5 sold for over $100,000, illustrating the thrilling potential of card collecting and grading.
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Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) has solidified its position as the fastest-growing card grading service in history, with a record-breaking 570,000 cards graded in May 2025 alone. This milestone follows another record in April, where over 341,000 trading card games (TCGs), sports cards, and non-sports cards were graded. The company's growth rate more than doubles that of its nearest competitor, marking a significant shift in the collectible card industry.
The introduction of the CGC Pristine 10 label in 2023 has notably influenced the market, with collectors highly valuing cards that achieve this grade. For instance, an Alpha Black Lotus graded CGC Pristine 10 was sold for a staggering $3 million in a private sale in April 2024. Similarly, sports cards graded by CGC, such as a Victor Wembanyama rookie card graded CGC 9.5, have fetched over $100,000 in auctions, underscoring the premium placed on CGC-graded cards.
CGC's growth is not just in numbers but also in the diversity and volume of cards being graded. Sports cards have seen a 631% increase year-over-year, while TCGs have grown by 146% in May. Month-over-month, sports cards surged by 474%, and TCGs along with non-sports cards increased by 26%. This growth trajectory positions CGC to grade an estimated 10 million cards by the end of the year.
The company attributes its success to its collector-friendly approach, offering fast, accurate, and affordable grading services. With strategic global expansions, including offices in London, Munich, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and soon Dubai, CGC is enhancing its accessibility to collectors worldwide. This expansion and the continuous setting of new records highlight the evolving dynamics of the collectible card market and CGC's pivotal role in shaping its future.
Curated from Noticias Newswire
