CGC and JSA Accepting Submissions at Animate! Columbus

CGC® is excited to be accepting submissions through Agents of Slabs at Animate! Columbus at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, in Columbus, Ohio, on June 12-14, 2026. Representatives from JSA® will also be accepting autographed memorabilia submissions at the show and offering on-site authentication!

About Animate! Columbus

Animate! Columbus, presented by GalaxyCon, is a vibrant celebration of anime, cosplay, and pop culture. The event brings together voice actors, artists, and fans for a weekend packed with panels, screenings, contests, and a bustling vendor hall. Known for its colorful atmosphere and community-driven vibe, Animate! Columbus offers everything from cosplay meetups to exclusive merchandise, making it a must-visit for anime lovers and otaku of all stripes.

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.

Drop off CGC submissions with Agents of Slabs

As an Official Submission Center, Agents of Slabs will be accepting all CGC submissions at their event booth.

Agents of Slabs is a trusted comic collectibles facilitator that specializes in handling CGC submissions for collectors, dealers, and convention attendees. The company streamlines the grading process by managing submission paperwork, witness services for CGC Signature Series books, convention drop-offs, and direct communication with CGC, helping collectors navigate grading with less hassle and greater confidence.

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 autographed memorabilia, click here.

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 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.