| name | cgc-grading-system |
| description | Use when submitting to CGC or evaluating CGC grades. Covers Pristine 10, Perfect 10, label generations, and CGC's market position.
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CGC Grading System
CGC sits #3 in sports/Pokemon but #1 in comics. Free imaging, faster TAT than PSA Regular, but soft secondary market on sports.
The three top grades
- 10 Gem Mint — equivalent to PSA 10
- 10 Pristine — equivalent to BGS Pristine; all sub-grades 10
- 10 Perfect — equivalent to BGS Black Label; nearly all axes 10
Market: Pokemon CGC 10 ≈ 0.5–0.75× PSA 10; sports CGC 10 ≈ 0.4–0.7× PSA 10.
Label generations
| Gen | Years | Note |
|---|
| 1 | 2020–2021 | Yellow/orange, larger font; collector premium |
| 2 | 2022 | Refined typography |
| 3 | 2023+ | Blockchain-verified, QR on back |
Gen 1 holders carry a small premium on Pokemon due to early-adopter scarcity.
When to choose CGC
- Comics (default)
- Manga and graphic novel
- Newer TCG (One Piece, Lorcana, Riftbound) where CGC turnaround is fastest
- Customer wants free imaging
Avoid CGC for high-value sports rookies — PSA premium worth the extra fee.
Where this fits in the X3 empire
Recommended in Concierge for One Piece / Lorcana / Riftbound submissions where PSA pop is thin.