CGC and JSA Announce Pricing for On-site Comic Book Grading at Baltimore Comic-Con
Posted on 9/3/2024
As the Official Grading Service of Baltimore Comic-Con, Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) along with James Spence Authentication® (JSA®) are excited to be authenticating and grading comic books on-site at the show, which is taking place at the Baltimore Convention Center on September 20-22, 2024. That’s right, submit for on-site grading and take your slabbed books home with you!
Regular submissions of comics, cards, video games, home video collectibles and autographed memorabilia will also be accepted, and collectors can look forward to giveaways, swag and signings at the CGC x JSA booth #1320.
About Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is an eagerly anticipated annual extravaganza that serves as a hub for the dynamic world of comics, sci-fi, fantasy and anime, drawing in attendees from far and wide. Featuring a bustling Artist Alley, where skilled illustrators and creators connect with their admirers, a plethora of exhibitors and dealers offering a treasure trove of comic books, collectibles and artwork, and a kaleidoscope of engaging panels and workshops, the Baltimore Comic-Con embodies a melting pot of artistic expression and interactive experiences.
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| Shawn Caffrey |
Join us for Comic Book Grading 101
On Saturday, don't miss Shawn Caffrey, CGC Vice President of Comics Grading, as he walks you through the steps of comic book grading. Shawn will also go over pressing, restoration, general defects to look out for and more. Plus, stick around for some trivia for chances to win graded prizes! Class begins at 1 p.m. in rooms 343-344.
Also, take the opportunity to Meet the Grader, himself. Shawn will be talking to collectors at the CGC booth from 3-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Submit comics for on-site grading
CGC is offering on-site grading at this year's Baltimore Comic-Con for all comic book submissions. On-site grading, including ReHolder submissions, will be available Friday, September 20, through Saturday, September 21. A very limited quantity of WalkThrough submissions will still be accepted on Sunday, September 22, until 12:00 p.m. All you need is a free CGC account to submit for on-site grading, but paid members receive discounts (and other benefits). Learn more and select your membership level here.
On-site grading submissions are accepted 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 early, submissions will still be accepted for grading at CGC headquarters at the regular fees and turnaround times.
CGC Comics On-site Grading Free Member Pricing:
| Grading Tier / Service | Fee | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Max. Value: $400 |
$40 | Sunday |
| Vintage Max. Value: $400 |
$60 | Sunday |
| High Value Max. Value: $1,000 |
$110 | Sunday |
| WalkThrough Max. Value: Unlimited |
5% FMV ($200 min.) | Submitted before 12 p.m. - End of Day Submitted after 12 p.m. - Next Day |
| ReHolder Max. Value: $1,000 |
$40 | Submitted before 12 p.m. - End of Day Submitted after 12 p.m. - Next Day |
| High Value ReHolder Max. Value: Unlimited |
$75 | Submitted before 12 p.m. - End of Day Submitted after 12 p.m. - Next Day |
CGC Comics Signature Series On-site Grading Free Member Pricing:
| Grading Tier / Service | Fee | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Max. Value: $400 |
$60 | Sunday |
| Vintage Max. Value: $400 |
$80 | Sunday |
| High Value Max. Value: $1,000 |
$130 | Sunday |
| WalkThrough Max. Value: Unlimited |
5% FMV ($220 min.) | Submitted before 12 p.m. - End of Day Submitted after 12 p.m. - Next Day |
| ReHolder Max. Value: $1,000 |
$40 | Submitted before 12 p.m. - End of Day Submitted after 12 p.m. - Next Day |
| High Value ReHolder Max. Value: Unlimited |
$75 | Submitted before 12 p.m. - End of Day Submitted after 12 p.m. - Next Day |
CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph On-site Free Member Pricing:
| Services | Fee | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| JSA Autograph Authentication (per autograph) |
$25 per autograph | According to grading tier |
| JSA Autograph Grading (per book; 2-autograph max.) |
$25 per comic | According to grading tier |
*On-site CGC x JSA autograph services are available Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
Memorabilia needing JSA-only services can be authenticated on-site Friday and Saturday. 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.
Fun at the CGC booth
Fans also won't want to miss lots of fun happening at the CGC booth all weekend long! In addition to our popular pin giveaway, we will have the limited-edition 2024 pins to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wolverine and the 85th anniversary of Batman. Plus, we'll be hosting a Golden Egg treasure hunt with even more fun prizes! Stay tuned for further email and social announcements about giveaway opportunities leading up to the show.
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Looking to get books signed?
Be sure to get your books prepped with the updated 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:
Preparing Submissions for the Show
To spend more time enjoying the show, submit your prepared collectibles through the Express Drop-Off Service, which enables you to skip the line and quickly hand off your prepared submission to a representative.
Please take the following steps before arriving:
- Become a CGC member 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.
- Select “Mail-In or Show Drop-Off” to start your submission.
- 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.
- 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.
Except for those submitted for on-site grading, all submissions will be transported to the companies’ 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.
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.
All companies 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 TCGs, sports cards 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. The newest division of CGC, CGC Home Video, provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of home media, including Betamax tapes, DVDs and Blu-ray discs.
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