The History of CGC: Setting Standards in Collectibles Grading
Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) started in 2000 with a mission to provide standardized, professional grading for comic books, a niche previously without an established grading authority. With a commitment to accuracy and impartiality, CGC rapidly gained collector trust, becoming a premier grading company for comics.
Key Milestones in CGC's History
2000: CGC is founded, focusing on comic book grading with a reliable, impartial grading standard. Their services quickly gain traction among collectors seeking quality assurance.
2002: CGC expands its reach, beginning to grade magazines and limited-edition collectibles. This diversification enables the company to grow within the collectibles community.
2009: CGC introduces the Signature Series label, which authenticates signatures on graded items, adding value for collectors and making CGC the go-to choice for signed memorabilia.
2014: Expanding further, CGC launches services for grading trading cards, entering a rapidly growing market for collectible card grading and attracting new customers.
2020: CGC rebrands as Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) to encompass its wide range of grading services, from comic books to trading cards, showcasing its industry reach.
The Future of Card Grading: Enter AGS
While CGC has built a reputation in collectibles, AGS (Automated Grading Systems) is transforming grading with AI and laser technology. With a focus on accuracy, speed, and affordability, AGS’s patent-pending AI grading method offers collectors consistency unmatched by manual methods. The approach brings AI precision and speed to grading, appealing to both traditional collectors and modern investors.
AGS’s commitment to advanced technology is setting new industry standards, offering a fresh alternative that assures collectors their assets are accurately and objectively graded.
Conclusion
CGC has established itself as a trusted grading company across comics, cards, and memorabilia by continually expanding and maintaining high standards. AGS is advancing this legacy with technology that brings the future of grading into focus for collectors who demand speed, consistency, and transparency in every grade.