Collectible Grading Authority launches Media Grading Authority for collectible media

Collectible Grading Authority has launched Media Grading Authority, a new division for authenticating, grading and preserving collectible media including VHS tapes, vinyl records, CDs and Blu-rays. The service is now accepting submissions worldwide and extends CGA’s grading business into one of the collectibles market’s fastest-growing categories.

Why it matters: - Collectible media is getting a dedicated grading service from a company already known for authentication and preservation in the collectibles market. - Media Grading Authority gives collectors a standardized way to protect and showcase items that can carry both entertainment and resale value. - The launch extends Collectible Grading Authority’s services beyond toys and video games into a broader segment of physical media collecting.

What happened: - Collectible Grading Authority announced the launch of Media Grading Authority, or MGA, on July 15, 2026. - MGA is a new division focused on authentication, grading, encapsulation and preservation of collectible media. - The launch took place in Roswell, Georgia. - MGA is now accepting submissions from collectors around the world.

The details: - MGA accepts VHS tapes, Betamax, LaserDiscs, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, cassette tapes, vinyl records, box sets, SteelBooks, computer software, mobile devices, tablets and more. - Every submission is authenticated, graded and sealed in a premium acrylic case handcrafted at CGA’s Georgia facility. - Each case is custom engineered for the specific media format. - CGA says the case design is intended to provide long-term protection, presentation and tamper evidence. - Collectors can submit items and review accepted categories at MGAGrading.com. - CGA also directs collectors to CGAGrading.com for the broader family of brands, including Action Figure Authority and Video Game Authority. - The company said it has recruited talent with experience in collectible media to build and run the division.

Between the lines: - MGA is a response to collector demand for a service focused specifically on physical media. - The launch fits CGA’s strategy of expanding grading services while keeping its core emphasis on consistency and preservation. - Since acquiring Collectible Grading Authority in 2025, the ownership team has invested in new technologies, customer experience improvements and broader company capabilities. - Tom Derby said media has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the collectibles market. - Andrew Aiello said collectors have been asking for a dedicated media grading service for years.

What's next: - MGA will continue accepting submissions as it builds out its media grading business. - CGA is positioning the division as part of its ongoing expansion to serve collectors worldwide. - The company said it will keep developing new services while maintaining standards collectors have relied on for more than 25 years.

The bottom line: - CGA is betting that collectible media has matured enough for its own authentication and preservation lane, and MGA is the company’s answer to that demand.