CGC x JSA Announce On-site Comic Book Grading at C2E2 in Chicago
Posted on 3/24/2025
CGC® and JSA® are excited to be accepting on-site grading submissions at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, on April 11-13, 2025.
C2E2 features comics, cosplay, gaming, wrestling and anime in the only pop culture convention in the heart of downtown Chicago! The convention gathers celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic artists and larger-than-life literary authors into one place to celebrate the fandoms you love. Throughout the show, from Artist Alley to the Show Floor, there is a sense of belonging, safety and inclusion, but most importantly, creativity and fun.
CGC is offering on-site grading at this year's C2E2 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. The deadline for on-site grading submissions is noon Sunday, but if on-site grading submissions need to be cut off earlier, submissions will still be accepted for grading at CGC headquarters at the regular fees and turnaround times.
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 |
| WalkThrough 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 |
| WalkThrough 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 |
*On-site CGC x JSA autograph services are available Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Read even more about CGC x JSA accepting submissions at C2E2 here.
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.
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