CGC and JSA Accepting Submissions at San Diego Comic-Con

About San Diego Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) is one of the largest and most popular comic conventions in the world. SDCC began in 1970 as the "Golden State Comic Book Convention" and has since evolved into a massive pop culture extravaganza. The convention showcases a wide range of pop culture elements, including comic books, science fiction, fantasy, anime, manga, toys, video games, and more. It has become a hub for fans, professionals, and industry insiders to gather and celebrate their love for various forms of entertainment. SDCC has a significant impact on the entertainment industry, as it serves as a platform for major announcements, trailers, and exclusive content that often reverberate throughout the media landscape.

Fun at the New CGC Booth Location

Stop by the NEW CGC location in Booth #5500, near the Gold and Silver Pavilion, to take part in lots of fun convention activities!

• Pin Tour – Fans can participate in the CGC Pin Tour to get an exclusive pin celebrating the event. Pins were previously available at MegaCon, C2E2, and HeroesCon, and upcoming tour stops include San Diego Comic-Con (July 23-25), Baltimore Comic-Con (September 25-27) and New York Comic Con (October 8-11).
• Step 1: Submit & Get Rewarded – Submit at any of the participating shows to receive: an exclusive show submission pin, a CGC Pin Tour lanyard, and a CGC scratch-off ticket
• Step 2: Collect & Unlock Pins – Collect any three show-exclusive submission pins to receive the Tour #1 Pin. Collect all six submission pins to receive the Tour #2 Pin.
• Step 3: Scratch & Win – Each scratch-off ticket offers a chance to win grading discounts, membership perks, and more!
• Pin Giveaway – Free to play with fun prizes at every pull! (only one play per show)
• Meet the Grader – Join us on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., to take part in a free prescreening of comics and cards at Booth #5500 with CGC President Matt Nelson, Vice President of Comics Grading Shawn Caffrey, and CGC Cards Grader John D'Amico.
• CGC Panel: Raw to Slab – Learn from the CGC experts, with Matt Nelson and Shawn Caffrey, Saturday, 4:30-5:30 p.m., in Room 26AB.
  
• Exclusive Signings – Don’t miss your opportunity to take part in several signing opportunities at Booth #5500.
• Jonathan Tyler Christopher (Thursday and Friday, 1-2 p.m.)
• Rick & Morty cast members Ian Cardoni, Spencer Grammer, and Harry Belden (Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.)
• English anime voice actor David Mantraga, best known as the voice of Shoto Todoroki from My Hero Academia, Hideki Hinata from Angel Beats, Genjo Sanzo from Saiyuki, and many more. (Friday and Saturday from 2:30 until 4 p.m. at Booth #5500). All items are eligible for signature.
• CRANIACS and Garbage Pail Kids artist Joe Simko (FREE signing, Sunday, 11-11:30 a.m.)
• … and even more to be announced!
• Golden Egg Mystery Box Egg Hunt – Follow CGC on social to find the hints on our Instagram stories, posted daily! (One egg, per person, per show.)
• Exclusive Cards – Submit any Abominable Toys card for CGC grading at booth #301 and earn a FREE Mothra Foil card. (Psst... some will be graded — first come, first served… better hurry!)

• CRANIACS Scavenger Hunt – Taking part in the scavenger hunt? You can find one of the 4-piece puzzle cards you’ll need at the CGC booth #5500.
• Cybercel – Submit any card for grading and get a FREE Cybercel promo card. More details to come!

Looking to get books signed?

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 this short video to learn how to get this process started:

JSA on-site services for autographed memorabilia

Submit autographed memorabilia for Basic Certification (COA), and items are processed and finalized the same day. Collectors can also submit items for the JSA Letter of Authenticity (LOA). These are observed the same day, with final documented results sent later by mail. Go to SpenceLOA.com/fees for submission pricing.

Preparing submissions for the show

CGC will be accepting submissions of comics, magazines, TCGs, sports cards, non-sports cards, video games, and home video collectibles for authentication and grading.

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 representative. Simply take the following steps before arriving:

1. Create a CGC account here. All it takes is a free account to submit, and paid members get additional discounts and benefits.
2. 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.)
3. 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.
4. Complete the submission form and print the packing slips.
   
   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.


5. Keep your collectibles safe and secure until you drop off your submission (including the packing slip) with a representative.
6. Go to the Express Drop-off sign to finalize your submission.

All 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 autographs, click here.

Need more info?

Questions for comic submissions should be sent to Service@CGCcomics.com. Questions for card submissions should be sent to Service@CGCcards.com. Questions for video game submissions should be sent to Service@CGCvideogames.com. Questions for home video submissions should be sent to Service@CGChomevideo.com. Questions for JSA autographed memorabilia submissions should be sent to Info@SpenceLOA.com.

All CGC services can be reached at (+1) 855-GRADE10 (855-472-3310). For questions about JSA-only services, call (+1) 973-898-1300.

About CGC

Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for a vast variety of pop culture collectibles. These divisions include CGC Cards, CGC Video Games, and CGC Home Video. CGC Cards provides expert card grading for sports cards, TCGs, and non-sports cards. CGC Video Games is dedicated to video game grading for the most popular consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation, and more. CGC Home Video provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of videocassettes, DVD, Blu-ray, and more. CGC also offers seamless solutions for autograph collectors with CGC Signature Series and JSA Authentic Autograph services.

CGC is part of the Certified Collectibles Group, a global provider of expert and impartial authentication, and grading services for collectibles. Since 1987, the Certified Collectibles Group companies have certified more than 110 million collectibles, including coins, banknotes, comic books, cards, autographs, and stamps.