VGA launches $45 bulk grading tier for sealed video games

Video Game Authority has introduced a new bulk tier for dealers, retailers, online sellers and collectors submitting 20 or more sealed or unopened standard-size video games. The program pairs a $45 per-item price with an estimated 30-day turnaround after a year of investment and expansion at parent company Collectible Grading Authority.

Why it matters: - VGA is targeting higher-volume submitters with a lower-cost grading option that still uses the company’s standard authentication and encapsulation process. - The move gives dealers and collectors a faster, fixed-price path for grading sealed video games at scale. - The launch comes after Collectible Grading Authority expanded staff, equipment and production capacity to handle more submissions.

What happened: - Video Game Authority, a division of Collectible Grading Authority, introduced a new Bulk Tier for collectible video games. - The program covers 20 or more sealed and/or unopened standard-size video games submitted together. - Pricing is set at $45 per item. - VGA is advertising an estimated 30-day turnaround. - The company said the new option is aimed at dealers, retailers, online sellers and collectors.

The details: - Bulk Tier submissions receive the same VGA grading standards and premium display cases as other VGA submissions. - Customers can choose between VGA’s Standard 100-Point Scale and Unified 10-Point Scale. - VGA grading, authentication and encapsulation are performed at Collectible Grading Authority’s facility in Roswell, Georgia. - Premium cases are hand-crafted on site. - VGA says the grading system incorporates both the box grade and seal grade into the overall grade. - The company says the grading team has experience across vintage and modern, domestic and international video game releases. - The company says its graded games have achieved strong prices in major auctions and private sales. - A streamlined online Bulk Submission Form is available for customers. - More information is available at VGAGrading.com.

Between the lines: - The bulk tier signals that VGA is trying to compete on throughput and service quality, not just on price. - The expansion suggests the company is betting demand will grow among sellers who need repeatable grading for inventory. - The emphasis on case quality and presentation shows VGA is positioning the physical holder as part of the collectible’s value proposition.

What's next: - VGA says it will use the expanded operation to pursue more high-volume submissions. - Collectors and dealers can begin bulk submissions through the company’s online form. - VGA also says it will continue to focus on grading consistency as it scales.

The bottom line: - VGA’s new bulk tier is a clear push into higher-volume video game grading, with a lower per-item price, faster turnaround and the same premium packaging.