Get Ready for Another Great Show, Plus On-site Grading, with CGC and JSA at The National 2026!
Posted on 7/7/2026
CGC® and JSA® are gearing up for another fantastic show, as we bring our world-class authentication and grading services to The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention, being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, from July 29 to August 2, 2026. Visitors to booth #3016 can expect plenty of fun and excitement throughout this year's five-day event!
Make sure to stop by the booth for the hobby's most affordable grading services, with on-site card grading options available (see pricing below), a can't-miss CGC-graded Grails Showcase, the new CGC giant slab photo op, exclusive meet and greets, expert evaluations, a CGC pin giveaway, awesome prizes, free swag, and much more!
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The National is one of the largest trading card conventions in the US, and CGC and JSA are excited to make it memorable with these events:
Head to Booth #3016 for On-site Grading, Grails, Giveaways & More!
- CGC-graded Grails Showcase – Make your way to the CGC booth to see two iconic grails of the hobby with your own eyes: a 1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner certified CGC Authentic Restored and a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle - Type 1 graded CGC 8. Stay tuned for more on the cards leading up to the show!
- Slab yourself a CGC Pristine 10! – Take a picture in our giant, 10-feet-tall slab and become a CGC Pristine 10. Your "slabbed" photo will make the perfect keepsake to commemorate the 46th National!
- CGC-exclusive Onyx Meet and Greet with Top MLB Prospects – A pair of up-and-coming MLB stars will be in attendance at the 46th National as part of an Onyx Meet and Greet, exclusively through CGC. Stop by the CGC booth on Wednesday, July 29 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to meet Oregon State pitcher Dax Whitney and Texas A&M infielder Nico Partida!
- Meet the Grader – Sit down with a CGC expert to discuss up to three cards. Bring your questions and stop by the CGC booth to speak with CGC Vice Presidents Andy Broome (sports cards) or Matt Quinn (TCGs) on a first come, first served basis on Thursday, July 30, Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Meet the Autograph Experts – Sit down with a JSA expert to discuss up to two autographs. Bring your questions and stop by the CGC booth to speak with JSA President James J. Spence, Jr. or JSA Authenticator Ryan Devine on a first come, first served basis on Thursday, July 30, Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- CGC Pin Giveaway – Exclusive, new 2026 CGC Pristine 10 pins will be handed out to anyone who submits to CGC (while supplies last). In addition, attendees have a chance to pull a special CGC 46th National pin, plus pins representing each of the two CGC-graded Grails Showcase cards. Stop by the CGC booth to grab one before they're gone, and check out the other prizes and free swag that will be given away all week long!
- Drop-offs for regular CGC submissions – CGC is accepting regular submissions of cards, comics, video games, and home video collectibles, which will be taken back to its Sarasota, Florida, headquarters for certification at CGC’s regular grading fees — the best value in the industry (and submitters save one way on shipping).
- CGC on-site services for cards – For card submissions only, get your cards authenticated, graded, and encapsulated at the show! Space is limited, so submit early. On-site grading fees can be found below.
- CGC Signature Series Witnesses – Attendees can get cards, comics, and magazines signed in the presence of a CGC representative to ensure they can be encapsulated with the iconic CGC Signature Series yellow label.
- JSA Drop-offs – Submission service at events is a same day drop-off/pick-up service and a text will be sent once it's ready! LOA services are provided but note that letters are shipped at a later date. It’s easy to submit to JSA. No paid membership is required. Complete our paper form located at the booth or use our user-friendly online submission form.
- JSA on-site services for memorabilia – Memorabilia needing JSA-only services can be authenticated on-site Wednesday through Sunday throughout the show. JSA will be accepting memorabilia signed by guests at the show and also previously signed items that you bring to the show for on-site autograph authentication. 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. Space is limited, so submit early. On-site grading fees can be found below.
Keep reading for more submission info…
Submit sports cards, TCGs, and non-sports cards for on-site grading
On-site grading and autograph authentication for sports cards, TCGs, and non-sports cards will be offered at booth #3016 from Wednesday, July 30, through Saturday, August 2, for CGC’s Bulk, Economy, Standard, and Express card grading tiers. WalkThrough submissions are being accepted through noon on Sunday, August 3. ReHolder, High Value ReHolder, and CrossOver services are also available, and autograph grades and pedigrees are available by request.
On-site grading submissions are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, and attendees are encouraged to submit at the start of the show. If CGC needs to cut off on-site grading submissions early, submissions will still be accepted for CGC to grade at its headquarters at its normal fees and turnaround times.
Submission deadlines, turnaround times, and pick-up for on-site grading
As you get ready to submit cards for on-site grading, note CGC’s submission deadlines, turnaround times, and pick-up information by each submission tier.
- Bulk: Submit at any time before 2 p.m. on Saturday for a pick-up by end of show on Sunday
- Economy: Submit on Wednesday before 4 p.m. and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before 2 p.m. for pick-up at the end of the next day
- Standard/Express: Submit on Wednesday before 4 p.m. and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before 2 p.m. for end-of-day pick-up
- WalkThrough/Unlimited Value: Submit on Wednesday before 4 p.m., Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before 2 p.m., and Sunday before 12 p.m. for pick-up three hours later
Important: Economy and Standard on-site submissions are based on demand and it is possible that next day pick-up could be delayed to the following day of the show. In addition, any submissions not picked up by 4 p.m. on Sunday will incur additional shipping and handling fees.
CGC On-site Card Grading Pricing:
| Grading Tier / Service | Fee (per card) |
|---|---|
| Bulk (25-card minimum) Max Value: $500 per card |
$40 |
| Economy Max Value: $1,000 per card |
$45 |
| Standard Max Value: $3,000 per card |
$90 |
| Express Max Value: $10,000 per card |
$160 |
| WalkThrough Max Value: $100,000 |
$400 |
| Unlimited Value Max Value: Unlimited |
$400 + 1% FMV |
| CrossOver | Based on Card Tier |
CGC Signature Series On-site Pricing:
| Grading Tier / Service | Fee (per card) |
|---|---|
| Bulk (25-card minimum) Max Value: $500 per card |
$55 |
| Economy Max Value: $1,000 per card |
$60 |
| Standard Max Value: $3,000 per card |
$105 |
| Express Max Value: $10,000 per card |
$175 |
| WalkThrough Max Value: $100,000 |
$425 |
| Unlimited Value Max Value: Unlimited |
$425 + 1% |
CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph On-site Pricing:Note: CGC x JSA fees are in addition to card grading fees.
| Grading Tier / Service | Fee (per card) |
|---|---|
| Bulk (25-card minimum) Max Value: $500 per card |
+$15 |
| Economy Max Value: $1,000 per card |
+$20 |
| Standard Max Value: $3,000 per card |
+$70 |
| Express Max Value: $10,000 per card |
+$150 |
| WalkThrough Max Value: $100,000 |
+$300 |
| Unlimited Value Max Value: Unlimited |
+$750 |
The pricing above is for free CGC members, but paid members save even more: 10% off grading fees for Associate and Premium members, and 20% off grading fees for Elite members. To join CGC, go here. Paid memberships start at just $39 a year.
To save time, please complete the CGC online submission form in advance. For detailed submission instructions, scroll down to the "How to submit" section below.
Drop Off Regular Submissions at the Show
Submit sports cards, TCGs, non-sports cards, comics, magazines, video games, and home video collectibles for CGC grading. Autographed cards and comics may be submitted for CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph certification, and autographed memorabilia may be submitted for JSA-only services. CGC’s super-affordable regular fees apply to drop-off submissions, plus you’ll save one way on shipping!
All regular submissions will be transported to CGC headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, for authentication, grading, and encapsulation. The cutoff for regular submissions is 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 2. To learn more about CGC services and fees for cards, go here.
How to submit
To streamline submissions at the show, please 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 cards, comics, 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 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 submissions will be transported to CGC’s headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, for authentication, grading, and encapsulation.
- To learn more about CGC and JSA services and fees for cards, click here.
- To learn more about CGC and JSA services and fees for comics, 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 autographed memorabilia, click here.
Tablets will be provided at the booth for submitters to use for sign-up and submission purposes.
Need more info?
- Questions about card submissions should be sent to Service@CGCcards.com.
- Questions about comic submissions should be sent to Service@CGCcomics.com.
- Questions about video game submissions should be sent to Service@CGCvideogames.com.
- Questions about home video submissions should be sent to Service@CGChomevideo.com.
- Questions about JSA autographed memorabilia submissions should be sent to Info@SpenceLOA.com.
All CGC services can be reached at (+1) 855-GRADE10 (855-472-3310).
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.