Nostalgium provides a convenient and efficient solution for grading your cards with CGC. Our services are more cost-effective than submitting cards individually. Simply choose the number of cards you wish to have graded and proceed to the checkout. Please review the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section below to find guidance on shipping and communication instructions.
CGC Grading Service - Bulk
Max value per card: $250
Get $1 off per card on orders with 25+ cards.
When a submission is received, Nostalgium representatives compare and confirm the contents, order number, and packing list. The cards are then entered into our system for tracking purposes, and the customer is promptly informed about the submission's arrival and departure status.
Nostalgium sends cards to CGC in consolidated batches. During the batching process, we meticulously record the submission/ certification number of all customer items to guarantee the accurate return of the designated card(s). Once this information is logged, the cards are then dispatched to CGC Trading Cards.
When a submission is received, it is opened by trained CGC staff under security cameras and immediately checked against the submission paperwork. The submission is then entered into CGC’s proprietary tracking system with the assigned submission number.
Each card gets a more detailed review to confirm that its description matches the information provided by the submitter. A unique ID and barcode are assigned to track the card throughout the CGC Cards grading process. At this stage, the card is separated from the submission paperwork so that the CGC Cards graders don’t know the submitter’s identity. This helps to ensure complete impartiality.
Cards are stored in CGC Cards’ vault until they are ready to be reviewed for authenticity. If a card is determined to be genuine, it will be graded according to the market-friendly CGC Cards Grading Scale. Note: A card will be rejected for grading if it is of questionable authenticity.
Card grading is a team effort, with multiple CGC Cards professionals examining every card aided by advanced technology, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and consistency. Each grader enters their grade into CGC Cards’ proprietary system. A consensus is then reached on the final grade of the card.
After grading, the card and a label bearing its description, grade, certification number and a QR code are inserted into a CGC Cards holder, which is crystal-clear and provides superior long-term protection.
CGC Cards images all graded cards after encapsulation. To check the legitimacy of a CGC-certified card, these images are available to view 24/7 on the CGC Cards website using the Verify CGC Certification tool.
A CGC Cards Quality Control Specialist carefully inspects the card, label and holder. All of the certification details are reviewed for accuracy, and the holder is checked for any defects or contaminants
Encapsulated cards are individually counted and checked against the original submission paperwork. Cards are then securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard box with protective packaging materials. The CGC-certified cards are now ready to be sent back to the submitter.
Once returned to Nostalgium, the customer will receive an e-mail with a link to their grades. If Nostalgium has interest in acquiring the cards directly from the customer, the email will include a purchase offer, and the cards will be securely stored in a designated section of our inventory. In the absence of an offer, the cards will proceed directly to the shipping phase.
Akin to every order made through Nostalgium, all cards are meticulously protected by being enclosed in CGC slab sleeves and bubble sleeves before they are carefully positioned within their shipping container. We provide bubble mailers and boxes as shipping options, tailored to the quantity and value of the cards.
Send your order to: Nostalgium Inc. Order #: XXX 5105 Leary Ave NW. Seattle, WA 98107
Please note that Nostalgium cannot be held responsible for damage or loss on shipments sent to us. Obtaining a tracking number will help to ensure that if anything happens to your package that you’ll be able to be taken care of in some capacity.
Nostalgium will work with CGC to remedy any defects the graded card may be returned with. That includes damaged slabs, misaligned cards, and incorrect labeling. Nostalgium is not responsible for the grades assigned to individual cards.
We separate cards that belong to each customer from those that belong to Nostalgium before our batching process even begins. Cards owned by customers are tracked on a separate ledger to ensure we have collector numbers identified before the cards are sent to CGC. We will never split an order from a single customer into multiple batches (unless the size of the single customer’s collection calls for it).
We prefer CGC for a few reasons:
