CGC Grading
Get Your Cards Professionally Graded with CGC
As an Authorised CGC Dealer, Sealed & Slabbed can handle every step of the grading process for you — from secure submission to safe return — ensuring your cards are protected, authenticated, and presented at their very best.
Why Choose CGC?
CGC (Certified Guaranty Company) is one of the most respected grading companies in the world, known for their accuracy, consistency, and tamper-proof holders. Grading your cards with CGC can:
- Authenticate your cards as genuine
- Preserve them in high-quality, archival-safe holders
- Increase potential resale value
- Give your collection a professional, display-ready look
Our CGC Submission Service Includes:
- Secure handling and packaging of your cards
- Professional submission directly to CGC
- Shipping to and from CGC
- Insurance cover during transit (conditions and limitations apply)
- Tracking and updates throughout the process
- Cards returned to you graded, encapsulated, and protected
Pricing & Turnaround Times
Grading Fee: $30.00 NZD per individual card OR $280.00 per 10 cards
Shipping Fee: $10.00 NZD per individual card OR $40.00 NZD per 10 cards or less
Note: An additional fee of $1.00 NZD per individual card will apply if Sealed and Slabbed is required to prepare your cards or re-prepare your cards due to arriving incorrectly prepared.
Estimated Timeframe: 10-12 weeks turnaround
Note: Turnaround time will vary depending on CGC’s workflow and processing times.
How to Submit Your Cards
- Prepare your cards – Place each card in a non-perfect fit pull tab penny sleeve and a semi-rigid card holder.
- Complete our submission form – Email a copy of the completed submission form to info@sealedandslabbed.co.nz and we will reply with an invoice for grading.
- Get your cards to us – You can drop your cards to us at any of the Card Shows we are attending, ship them to us by sign-for & tracked courier or if you are local to Hamilton, we can make a time and place to meet up.
- We Handle the Rest – We secure, package, and send your cards directly to CGC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I submit cards from any TCG?
A: Nearly! Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Digimon, Dragon Ball Super, Final Fantasy, Flesh and Blood, Weiss Schwarz, Marvel, DC – the list goes on. Some limitations to card sizes apply, oversized cards may be returned raw.
Q: Can you help me choose which cards to grade?
A: Absolutely – for in person drop offs, we offer free advice to help you decide which cards are most likely to grade well.
Q: What happens if my card is damaged in transit?
A: Some insurance applies for lost or damaged cards during transit in both directions (conditions and limitations apply), but anything not covered or not fully covered falls to you, the card owner. It’s important to note that Sealed & Slabbed cannot accept liability for damaged or lost cards that may occur during transit or CGC’s handling. The card remains the property — and ultimately the responsibility — of the owner throughout the process.
Q: How do I know the card I send will be the card that is returned?
A: When we receive your card(s), we immediately photograph the front and back of each card in high resolution. These images are emailed to you as a record before submission to CGC. This ensures both you and Sealed & Slabbed have clear documentation of the exact card and its condition at the time we received it.
CGC also performs their own intake process, which includes verifying card details and condition as part of grading. While these steps greatly reduce the chance of mix-ups, it’s important to note that Sealed & Slabbed cannot accept liability for changes in condition or discrepancies that may occur during CGC’s handling or shipping. The card remains the property — and ultimately the responsibility — of the owner throughout the process.
Get Started Today
Give your collection the professional edge it deserves.
Contact Us or complete the Submission Form today.