Fast Break are an Official CGC Dealer! 

CGC GRADING SUBMISSION FORM

Why Grade with CGC?

  • Strong value for money.
  • Fast turnaround times.
  • Clear, consistent grading standards.
  • Pristine 10 and Perfect 10 which can outperform competitor 10 prices in niche cases.
  • Excellent slab quality & presentation.
  • Great for sports, non-sports and TCG including Pokemon, One-Piece, Disney and Marvel, Magic the Gathering and League of Legends.
  • Card grading is a key element of the modern collecting community and can add significant value to trading cards both in the short term and long term. The  also provide a level of protection to cards that will ensure they remain in their best condition for years to come.

Grading Fees

Store Handling Fee - $5.00 fee per card paid directly to us at the time of submission.

CGC Grading Fee

Category Turnaround Fee
Under US$500 Value - 25 Cards Min. 40 Working Days $30.00
Under US$1000 Value 20 Working Days $45.00
Under US$3000 Value 10 Working Days $90.00
Under US$10000 Value 5 Working Days $155.00
Unlimited Value 2 Working Days $500.00 + 1% FMV*
Re-holder Fee 40 Working Days  $30.00
Auto/Signature Grading N/A $10.00

*FMV - Fair Market Value.

Fees do change from time to time depending if the exchange rate drops too low or if shipping fees increase.

Step 1 – You Complete the CGC Grading Submission Form 

When you are ready to submit cards for CGC grading, you need to complete the online CGC GRADING SUBMISSION FORM.

Please ensure that you correctly enter your information as it will be used by Fast Break to contact you directly later in the process.

Step 2 – Fast Break Confirms Total # of Cards, Collects Handling and Grading Fees, Labels & Securely Stores Cards

Fast Break will need confirm the total number of cards being submitted and confirm it matches the numbers stated by you on the submission form. All cards need to be in a sleeve and top-loader or card saver. We will not accept cards in one touches, not in sleeves, just in sleeves, or in a top loader or card saver without a sleeve.

You will be required to pay Fast Break the handling fee of $5.00 per card at the time of submission together with the CGC grading fee.

Step 3 - Cleaning 
If you have selected to have your cards cleaned, Fast Break will attend to cleaning.

Step 4 – Fast Break Ships Cards to CGC
Fast Break will then compile and complete the CGC submission paperwork and ship the cards to CGC for grading.

Step 5 – CGC Grading
CGC will grade the cards based on the categories they have been submitted under. If a customer has cards in multiple categories, they will most likely return at different times. You can monitor the status of all active CGC submissions via Fast Break's website. 

Step 6 – CGC Ships Cards Back to Fast Break and Customer Picks Card Up From Store
Once Fast Break have received the graded cards from CGC, Fast Break will review the graded cards and will notify you to attend the store to collect, or arrange postage should postage be required.

Terms and Conditions of Submission

  1. You are submitting cards for grading by Certified Guaranty Company, LLC (“CGC”).
  2. You shall complete all submission information on the Submission Form.
  3. You approve and warrant that the estimated fair market value of each submitted card falls within the value range of the Services Tier selected.
  4. If CGC determines that the estimated fair market value of any submitted collectible is higher than the maximum value for the Services Tier selected , it will adjust the Services and fees according to its determination of the fair market value of the collectible (the “Adjusted Services Tier”). Regardless of the particular Services requested for submitted cards, CGC reserves the right to convert any submission to its Appearance Review service, or correct any clerical errors on the Company’s certification.
  5. You represent and warrant that it has no knowledge and no reasonable basis for belief that any card submitted is not genuine or contains any non-disclosed alterations or restorations, including, but not limited to, trimming, re-coloring, bleaching, power erasing, re-backing, artificially toning, applying or removing punches or stamps, or any other method used to change or enhance the appearance, condition, or content of a collectible (collectively “Tampering” or “Tampered”). Customer acknowledges that Tampering is wrongful and violations of this Section 3 shall entitle CGC to compensatory damages and injunctive relief, as appropriate.
  6. You agree to pay Fast Break all Services fees at the time of submission. If a card is moved to an Adjusted Services Tier, you must pay any additional fees due before cards will be given to you by Fast Break.
  7. Prices for Services are subject to change.