CGC x JSA Announce On-site Comic Book Grading and Autograph Services at HeroesCon
Posted on 5/7/2025
CGC® and JSA® are excited to be offering on-site comic book grading and autograph services as well as accepting regular submissions at HeroesCon at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 20-22, 2025. Come visit us at Booth #101 to submit your collectibles and learn more about CGC services!
About HeroesCon
Founded in 1982, the Heroes Convention (“HeroesCon”) has gained renown for its emphasis on comics and its welcoming environment for all ages. It offers a unique opportunity for fans to engage directly with industry professionals and exhibitors. With a stellar lineup of guests, primarily chosen based on their reputation and positive contributions, HeroesCon has established itself as an essential event in the summer calendar, attracting enthusiasts, exhibitors and creators from across the nation.
Get HeroesCon one-day and three-day tickets in advance here. Please note that you need to purchase a ticket to HeroesCon to submit to CGC and JSA at the show.
Celebrate 25 years at the CGC booth!
Swing by the CGC HeroesCon Booth #101 for exclusive giveaways, special anniversary swag and a chance to meet the team behind the grades. Grab one of our limited-edition CGC pins — including the 25th Anniversary Legacy Logo pin, available only to 2025 event submitters. Plus, don’t miss your shot at scoring a 25th Anniversary Mystery Box packed with exclusive swag. Come for the giveaways, stay for the stories, and say hi to our expert graders while you're there!
Getting collectibles signed?
On-site CGC x JSA autograph services are available Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Plus, CGC Signature Series will be at the show with witnesses ready to put eyes on your prize(s)! Be sure to get your collectibles prepped with the CGC Signature Series online submission form to save you a lot of time at the show! Watch the short video below to learn how to get the process started.
On-site grading at HeroesCon
CGC is offering on-site grading for all comic book submissions on a first-come, first-served basis. CGC expects extremely high demand and space is limited, so submitters are encouraged to submit at the start of the show. If on-site grading submissions need to be cut off earlier than the deadlines listed below, submissions will still be accepted for grading at CGC headquarters at the regular fees and turnaround times.
Submission deadlines, turnaround times and pick-up for on-site grading
As you get ready to submit comics for on-site grading, note CGC’s submission deadlines, turnaround times and pick-up information:
- End of Day – Submit your comics by 2:00 p.m. on Friday or Saturday, or by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, under the High Value, High Value ReHolder or Unlimited Value tier to receive your submission back the same day.
- End of Show – Submit your comics before the show closes on Friday or Saturday, or by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, to receive your submission back by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Submissions received after 2:00 p.m. on Friday or Saturday will be ready to pick up the following day. To pick up your submission, go to the CGC Submission Pick-up Room #W205A during these hours:
- Friday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (regular show hours)
Important: Any submissions not picked up by 6 p.m. on Sunday will incur additional shipping and handling fees.
CGC Comics On-site Grading Pricing
| Grading Tier / Service | Fee | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Max. Value: $400 |
$45 | End of Show |
| Vintage Max. Value: $400 |
$65 | End of Show |
| High Value Max. Value: $1,000 |
$120 | End of Day |
| Unlimited Value Max. Value: Unlimited |
5% FMV ($225 min.) | End of Day |
| ReHolder Max. Value: $1,000 |
$40 | End of Show |
| High Value ReHolder Max. Value: Unlimited |
$100 | End of Day |
CGC Comics Signature Series On-site Grading Pricing
| Grading Tier / Service | Fee | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Max. Value: $400 |
$65 | End of Show |
| Vintage Max. Value: $400 |
$85 | End of Show |
| High Value Max. Value: $1,000 |
$140 | End of Day |
| Unlimited Value Max. Value: Unlimited |
5% FMV ($245 min.) | End of Day |
| ReHolder Max. Value: $1,000 |
$40 | End of Show |
| High Value ReHolder Max. Value: Unlimited |
$100 | End of Day |
CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph On-site Pricing
| Services | Fee | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| JSA Autograph Authentication | $35 per autograph | According to grading tier |
| JSA Autograph Grading (2-autograph max.) |
$35 per comic | According to grading tier |
JSA on-site services for memorabilia
Memorabilia needing JSA-only services can be authenticated on-site Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Items submitted as Basic Certification are processed and finalized the same day, while items submitted for the Letter of Authenticity are observed the same day, with final documented results sent later by mail. Go to SpenceLOA.com/fees for regular submission pricing for outside memorabilia.
Preparing regular submissions for the show
CGC will be accepting regular submissions of comics, magazines, TCGs, sports cards, non-sports cards, video games and home video collectibles for grading. Autographed comics and cards may be submitted for CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph certification, and autographed memorabilia may be submitted for JSA-only services.
Why wait in line with your submission? Submit your prepared collectibles through the Express Drop-off Service and quickly hand off your collectibles to a CGC x JSA representative. Simply take the following steps before arriving:
- Create a CGC account here. All it takes is a free account to submit, and paid members get additional discounts and benefits.
- Go to the online submission form for comics, cards, video games or home video. (For JSA memorabilia submissions, just bring your item to the show.)
- Select “Mail-In or Show Drop-Off” to start your submission. Please note that you’ll have the option to choose JSA autograph authentication for comics and cards after choosing your primary grading services.
- Complete the submission form and print the packing slips.
- Keep your collectibles safe and secure until you drop off your submission (including the packing slip) with a representative.
- Go to the Express Drop-off sign to finalize your submission.
Important: To ensure that your submission process
stays on schedule, please place your collectibles in the order listed on the
packing slip. Please bring BOTH copies of the packing slip with your
collectibles to the show drop-off. Failure to do so will result in delays.
All regular submissions will be transported to CGC’s headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, for authentication, grading and encapsulation.
- To learn more about CGC services and fees for comics, click here.
- To learn more about CGC services and fees for cards, click here.
- To learn more about CGC services and fees for video games, click here.
- To learn more about CGC services and fees for home video, click here.
- To learn more about JSA services and fees for memorabilia, click here.
Tablets will be provided at the booth for submitters to use for sign-up and submission purposes.
Need more info?
Questions for CGC Comics should be sent to Service@CGCcomics.com. Questions for CGC Cards should be sent to Service@CGCcards.com. Questions for CGC Video Games should be sent to Service@CGCvideogames.com. Questions for CGC Home Video should be sent to Service@CGChomevideo.com. Questions for JSA memorabilia submissions should be sent to Info@SpenceLOA.com.
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