CGC Card Grading
FYE Now Accepting CGC Card Grading Submissions at Select Store Locations
Turn Your Favorite Trading Cards Into Graded Collectibles With FYE and CGC
Whether you're a longtime trading card collector or just pulled a card worth protecting, professional grading can help preserve your collection and showcase the condition of your favorite cards. FYE is excited to announce that select FYE store locations are now accepting trading card grading submissions through CGC, one of the leading names in third-party collectible grading.
With competitive pricing, a priority turnaround time of approximately 6–8 weeks, and the convenience of submitting your cards at participating FYE stores, getting your cards graded has never been easier.
Why Grade Your Trading Cards?
Professional card grading provides collectors with an independent assessment of a card's condition and authenticity. Graded cards are professionally inspected, assigned a grade, and encapsulated in a protective holder.
Grading can be especially appealing for:
- Valuable cards: Protect cards that may have significant collectible value.
- Rare pulls: Preserve high-rarity cards from Pokémon, sports, anime, and other trading card games.
- Personal collections: Display and protect cards that hold special meaning.
- Resale opportunities: A professional grade can provide buyers with additional information about a card's condition.
- Long-term preservation: Help protect your cards from handling, dust, and environmental exposure.
While grading does not guarantee that a card will increase in value, it provides collectors with a standardized assessment and protective encapsulation.
CGC Card Grading Through FYE
Through FYE's card grading submission service, collectors can bring eligible trading cards to participating FYE store locations for submission to CGC.
CGC evaluates cards based on factors such as condition, including centering, corners, edges, and surface. Once the grading process is complete, cards are returned professionally encapsulated.
Priority grading turnaround: Approximately 6–8 weeks.
Turnaround times are estimates and may vary depending on submission volume, processing, and other factors.
Competitive Card Grading Pricing
FYE offers a tiered pricing structure that makes submitting multiple cards a convenient option for collectors.
| Number of Cards | Price Per Card |
|---|---|
| 1 card | $24.99 |
| 2 cards | $21.99 each |
| 3–10 cards | $19.99 each |
A $10 flat-rate shipping fee applies to each submission.
Example Pricing
| Submission | Grading Cost | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 card | $24.99 | $10.00 | $34.99 |
| 2 cards | $43.98 | $10.00 | $53.98 |
| 5 cards | $99.95 | $10.00 | $109.95 |
| 10 cards | $199.90 | $10.00 | $209.90 |
Submitting multiple cards can help reduce the per-card grading cost, making it an attractive option for collectors who have several cards they would like to have professionally evaluated.
Submissions are limited to a maximum of 10 cards per submission.
Which Cards Should You Consider Grading?
Choosing which cards to submit is an important part of the grading process. Collectors may want to consider cards that are rare, highly sought after, in excellent condition, or personally meaningful.
Cards that may be worth considering include:
Pokémon Cards
Rare Pokémon cards, special illustration rares, vintage cards, and other sought-after pulls may be candidates for professional grading. Carefully inspect the card for whitening, surface scratches, print lines, and centering before submitting.
Sports Cards
Rookie cards, autograph cards, memorabilia cards, and limited-print cards are popular choices for collectors interested in professional grading.
Anime and Pop Culture Cards
Trading cards featuring popular anime characters, entertainment franchises, and collectible properties can also be candidates for grading, particularly when the cards are rare or in excellent condition.
Personal Favorites
Not every card needs to be submitted because of its potential resale value. Grading can also be a way to preserve a favorite card and add a professional presentation to your collection.
Tips Before Submitting Your Cards
Before bringing your cards to a participating FYE location, consider the following tips:
- Inspect the card's condition. Look closely at the corners, edges, surface, and centering.
- Handle cards carefully. Use clean hands and avoid touching the surface whenever possible.
- Protect your cards. Store cards in appropriate protective sleeves and holders as directed by the submission location.
- Research your cards. Consider the card's rarity, recent market activity, and potential grading costs.
- Choose cards thoughtfully. Grading fees apply regardless of the final grade, so consider whether professional grading makes sense for each card.
- Follow store submission instructions. Participating FYE locations can provide information about the submission process and any applicable requirements.
Visit FYE to Get Started
Ready to take the next step with your trading card collection? Visit a participating FYE store location to learn more about submitting your cards for CGC grading.
Whether you're looking to protect a valuable pull, preserve a favorite collectible, or explore professional grading for the first time, FYE makes it convenient to get started.
Bring your cards to a participating FYE location and let us help you take your collection to the next level.
CGC submission availability, eligible cards, processing requirements, and turnaround times may vary. Please check with your participating FYE store for current submission details. Grading fees do not guarantee a specific grade or increase in market value.
| Store Name | Address | City | State | Zip Code | Store Phone |
| FYE The Shops at Montebello | 2024 MONTEBELLO, TOWN CENTER | MONTEBELLO | CA | 90640-2168 | 323-726-9886 |
| FYE Galleria at Tyler | 1299 GALLERIA AT TYLER, SUITE E104 | RIVERSIDE | CA | 92503 | 951-405-6443 |
| FYE Montclair Place | 5047 E MONTCLAIR PLZA LN, SPC E 28 | MONTCLAIR | CA | 91763-1519 | 909-621-9541 |
| FYE Altamonte Mall | 451 E ALTAMONTE DR, ALTAMONTE MALL STE 2485 | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | FL | 32701-4639 | 407-332-8851 |
| FYE Fox Valley Mall | 104 FOX VALLEY CENTER | AURORA | IL | 60504-4106 | 630-851-0503 |
| FYE Southlake Mall | 2077 SOUTHLAKE MALL | MERRILLVILLE | IN | 46410-6436 | 219-769-1656 |
| FYE Glenbrook | 4201 COLDWATER ROAD, SPACE F04 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46805 | 260-307-2099 |
| FYE Fayette Mall | 3401 NICHOLASVILLE ROAD | LEXINGTON | KY | 40503-3611 | 859-273-1685 |
| FYE Great Lakes Crossing Outlets | 4236 BALDWIN RD, STE 532 | AUBURN HILLS | MI | 48326-1269 | 248-338-1102 |
| FYE Four Seasons Town Centre | 308 FOUR SEASONS TOWN CTR | GREENSBORO | NC | 27407-4758 | 336-294-1884 |
| FYE Concord Mills | 8481 CONCORD MILLS BLVD, SPACE 731 | CONCORD | NC | 28027-6461 | 704-800-6789 |
| FYE Menlo Park Mall | 100 MENLO PARK | EDISON | NJ | 08837 | 732-481-1224 |
| FYE Eastview Mall | 117 EASTVIEW MALL SPC E1, 7979 PITTSFORD VICTOR RD | VICTOR | NY | 14564 | 585-565-3715 |
| FYE Crossgates Mall | 120 WASHINGTON AVE EX, SUITE N105 | ALBANY | NY | 12203-6305 | 518-464-0199 |
| FYE Mall at Fairfield Commons | 2727 FARFIELD COMMONS BLV, SPACE W201 | BEAVERCREEK | OH | 45431-5759 | 937-320-9631 |
| FYE Park City Center | 292 PARK CITY CENTER, PARK CITY MALL | LANCASTER | PA | 17601-2708 | 717-397-6331 |
| FYE Grapevine Mills | 300 GRAPEVINE MILLS PKWY, STE 528 | GRAPEVINE | TX | 76051 | 972-372-9232 |
| FYE Bassett Place | 6101 GATEWAY BLVD W, SUITE A3 | EL PASO | TX | 79925-3264 | 915-772-4774 |
| FYE Cielo Vista Mall | 8401 GATEWAY BLVD W, SPACE E03A | EL PASO | TX | 79925 | 915-613-0730 |
| FYE Valley View Mall | 4802 VALLEY VIEW BLVD, UNIT EU215 | ROANOKE | VA | 24012 | 540-595-3677 |