ASG Grading Stamps On-Site in Hong Kong in April

Authenticated Stamp Guaranty® (ASG®) will conduct on-site grading of stamps at the office of Certified Collectibles Group – International Hong Kong Limited (CCG Hong Kong) from April 15-20, 2024. This is ASG’s third on-site grading event in Hong Kong, during which ASG’s full expert and impartial authentication, grading and encapsulation services will be offered on location with an extremely fast turnaround time.

Submissions for on-site grading must be made by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, for pick up or return shipment starting Friday, April 19, 2024. On-site grading submissions may be made at the following locations:

• The CCG Hong Kong office, until 5:30pm on Friday, April 12, 2024
• CCG Hong Kong’s booth (101-102) at the Hong Kong International Coin Convention (HICC), from Tuesday, April 9, 2024 until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024
• CCG Hong Kong’s booth (E5-E7) at the Hong Kong Coin Show (HKCS), from Friday, April 12, 2024 until 12:00 p.m. on April 14, 2024

Please write "ASG HK OS" on the shipping label or the outside of the shipping box for all on-site grading submissions to ensure that the submission is graded during the on-site event.

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About ASG

ASG was established in 2017 to provide an accurate, consistent and impartial assessment of a stamp’s authenticity and grade. Every stamp that ASG certifies is backed by the comprehensive ASG Guarantee, which helps to protect consumers. ASG employs a team of expert stamp graders who are prohibited from buying and selling stamps commercially to ensure impartiality. The combined experience and expertise of the ASG grading team results in superior accuracy and consistency.

About the Hong Kong International Coin Convention

The Hong Kong International Coin Convention & Antique Watch Fair (HICC) is a twice-a-year event that promotes Asia's coin and banknote marketplace to a broad audience. The oldest show of its kind in Hong Kong, it attracts numismatic collectors from all over the world. The next HICC is scheduled for April 9-11, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile.

About the Hong Kong Coin Show

The Hong Kong Coin Show is a prestigious numismatic event held twice a year. Occurring in March/April and September/October, this highly anticipated gathering is organized by four prominent partners: Stack's Bowers, Spink, Coin-In-Coin, and Shouxi.com. The primary objective of the Hong Kong Coin Show is to establish Hong Kong as a world-class hub for numismatic auctions and coin shows. To accomplish this mission, the HKCS offers a range of engaging activities, including educational seminars, exhibitions and complimentary appraisals conducted by experts. The April 12-14, 2024 event is being held at the Mira Hong Kong.

Preparing your Submission

The ASG On-site Grading Event will be held at the office of CCG Hong Kong, ASG’s affiliate in Hong Kong, China.

The following stamps will be accepted at this event:

• all vintage and modern stamps from Mainland China
• all stamps from Hong Kong and Macau issued from 1970 to present
• all stamps from the rest of Asia issued from 2000 to present

ASG will accept direct submissions of stamps that fit into the regular ASG holder, the ASG Oversize Holder or the ASG Slim Holder. Submissions for the ASG Midsize Holder or the ASG Sheet Holder must be made through one of the ASG Authorized Dealers listed below. Postcards and covers will NOT be accepted. For more information about ASG holder sizes, click here.

Submit for the ASG Midsize Holder and ASG Sheet Holder only through one of the following ASG Authorized Dealers:

Yang’s Philatelic Trading Co.
Email: yang0962@netvigator.com
Phone: +852 2317-7428

John Bull Auctions
(Accepting ASG submissions for auction purposes only.)
Email: info@jbull.com
Phone: +852 2890-5767

He Zi She
Email: hezishe_asg@VIP.sina.com
Phone: +86 17301199826

Silverhouse Co.
Email: silverhouse88@gmail.com
Phone: +886 956191919

Submissions will be accepted from paid Collector members and Authorized Dealers with ASG, NGC or PMG. Submissions must be made using the ASG Hong Kong Submission Form. To download and fill out the form, click here.

Not a member? For just $25 (USD) per year, you can gain direct submission privileges to ASG, NGC and PMG. To join, visit ASGstamps.hk/Join.

Fees for on-site grading

For faster processing, collectors and dealers must pay by credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard) at the time of submission. If payment is not made at the time of submission, stamps can be returned at the time of completion IF the submitter provides proof that they have paid. To pay by wire transfer, please click here for account information. Note: ASG is unable to accept cash payments.

Grading tiers, services and fees:

A complete list of ASG’s services and fees for the Hong Kong on-site grading event is below. All fees and maximum values are in USD. The ASG Grading Tiers and ReHolder fees listed below include an additional $3 fee per stamp for on-site grading. To view ASG’s services and fees as a PDF, click here.

For more information and to submit, contact CCG Hong Kong:

Suites 1208-10, 12/F, Tower 1,
The Gateway, Harbour City
25 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Phone: +852 2115-3639
Email: Service@CollectiblesGroup.hk
By Appointment Only

Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) and Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®), ASG's affiliates for grading coins and banknotes, will also be conducting on-site grading events in conjunction with the HICC and HKCS in April 2024. To learn more, click here for NGC and here for PMG.

Interested in becoming a stamp expert with ASG?

ASG is actively seeking stamp experts to join its team in Hong Kong and contribute their knowledge to identify, authenticate and grade postage stamps. If you are interested in applying for a job with ASG in Hong Kong, please visit our careers page to apply!