News and Updates
HAPPY 2021 from CGA!
We are excited to announce that we have a new website under construction! During this process, certain functions of our current website may become inactive for brief periods.
Currently online submissions are disabled. Below are links to our PDF submission forms which can be filled in electronically or printed and hand-written until the new online submission process is activated.
For detailed instructions on how to fill out your submission form, please click
here.
***Every box shipped to AFA must include a copy of your printed submission form .
JANUARY 2021
COVID-19/HIGH VOLUME
UPDATE
With the recent statewide increase in new Covid-19 cases, though, it became more and more likely that those on our staff would come into contact with the virus and, unfortunately, this past weekend we were informed that two of our staff members did. While we are thankful to report that they and their loved ones have not experienced its worst effects, there will obviously be a mandatory quarantine period until they can safely return to work. While our offices remain open and operational, this, along with the increase in schools returning to virtual learning requiring more or our staff members' to adjust schedules, will unfortunately delay many submissions' completion dates across most turnaround tiers as well as there will be delays in the billing process and receiving invoices.
We've been very appreciative for the kind, thoughtful wishes we have received all year and are grateful as always for our special position in authenticating and preserving your most cherished items.
We ask that you continue to extend your patience and consideration while we work to take care of your collectibles and our employees at the same time, but keep in mind that performing our best service accurately and quickly remains a top priority through everything.
NOTICE!
Due to continued COVID-19 production limitations, we are currently experiencing longer delivery times for Express and Economy tiers. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter and thus allowing us to continue manufacturing protective shields for both schools and hospitals in need, while responding to the constantly changing needs of the families that make CGA happen.
CURRENT DELAYS IN SUBMISSION PROCESSING TIMES
- Receiving and Invoicing: 3+ weeks to process current incoming submissions
- Loose Express Grading Scale: 3+ months beyond anticipated projected completion date
- All Economy Grading Scales: 3+ months beyond anticipated projected completion date
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4/3/2020
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED:
QTY 100 FREE
INTUBATION SHIELDS
DONATED AND DELIVERED!
Some customers are having technical diffculties with our online submission. If the online submission will not work for you, please download our offline submission form below.
For detailed instructions on how to fill out your printed submission form, please click
here.
We can create virtually any custom style or size acrylic display case and we're excited to offer some new additions to our in-stock sliding bottom cases. Find the right case for your collectible on our Online Store.
VGA has added conservative minimum value requirements for
several types of vintage collectibles to ensure they are properly
insured in return shipping to you. For additional details please
visit our Minimum Declared
Values page.
Attention Collectors in Japan.
Hakurai Toys is
now our official Japanese Submission Center, so if you don't want
to worry about shipping your items to the United States and clearing
them back through customs, please contact them for information
on how they can help take care of the submission process for you.
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Additional Details
Top Reasons
to Submit
VGA-grading provides...
Peace of Mind for Buyers
by verifying authenticity, checking for restoration and assigning
a standardized grade.
Higher Resale Value for Sellers
because of the greater confidence and comfort afforded to buyers.
Greatly Improved Display Quality
by providing the highest quality, custom-crafted acrylic display
case.
Preserves the Condition of Your Games
by carefully sealing your toys from further contact and limiting
exposure to the elements.
Read more about the benefits of VGA
grading and authentication.