6/12/2026 — 6/14/2026
CGC® and JSA® are excited to offer on-site comic book grading and autograph authentication at HeroesCon at the Charlotte Convention Center, in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 12-14, 2026. Collectors and dealers can also drop off regular submissions of comics, magazines, pulps, cards, video games, home video collectibles and autographed memorabilia. Plus, CGC Signature Series witnesses will be available for signings at the show.
Founded in 1982, the Heroes Convention (“HeroesCon”) has gained renown for its emphasis on comics and its welcoming environment for all ages. It offers a unique opportunity for fans to engage directly with industry professionals and exhibitors. With a stellar lineup of guests, primarily chosen based on their reputation and positive contributions, HeroesCon has established itself as an essential event in the summer calendar, attracting enthusiasts, exhibitors and creators from across the nation.
Stop by the CGC booth to join in our latest pin giveaway! Only one per customer, per show and only available with a submission and while supplies last. Each pin is extremely limited, so don’t miss this opportunity. Also, stick around for our fan-favorite egg hunt and Meet the Grader event with CGC Comics Vice President Shawn Caffrey.
We've got even more to come, so keep watching CGC for updates!
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Fans who submit can participate in the CGC Pin Tour to get an exclusive pin celebrating the event. Shows featuring these exclusive pins include MegaCon (March 19-22), C2E2* (March 27-29), HeroesCon* (June 12-14), San Diego Comic-Con (July 23-25), Baltimore Comic-Con* (September 25-27) and New York Comic Con (October 8-11).
* indicates on-site grading is available at the show!
Step 1: Submit & Get Rewarded
Submit at any of the participating shows to receive:
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!
| Grading Tier / Service | Fee | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Max. Value: $400 | $55 | Sunday |
| Vintage Max. Value: $400 | $75 | Sunday |
| High Value Max. Value: $1,000 | $130 | Same Day |
| Unlimited Value Max. Value: Unlimited | 5% FMV ($250 min.) | Same Day |
| ReHolder Max. Value: $1,000 | $40 | Sunday |
| High Value ReHolder Max. Value: Unlimited | $100 | Same Day |
| Grading Tier / Service | Fee | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Max. Value: $400 | $75 | Sunday |
| Vintage Max. Value: $400 | $95 | Sunday |
| High Value Max. Value: $1,000 | $150 | Same Day |
| Unlimited Value Max. Value: Unlimited | 5% FMV ($270 min.) | Same Day |
| ReHolder Max. Value: $1,000 | $40 | Sunday |
| High Value ReHolder Max. Value: Unlimited | $100 | Same Day |
| Services | Fee | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| JSA Autograph Authentication | $35 per autograph | According to grading tier |
| JSA Autograph Grading (2-autograph max.) | $35 per book | According to grading tier |
Note: All fees are subject to change
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:
CGC will be accepting submissions of comics, magazines, TCGs, sports cards, non-sports cards, video games and home video collectibles for grading. Autographed comics and cards may be submitted for CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph certification, and autographed memorabilia may be submitted for JSA-only services.
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:
All submissions will be transported to CGC’s headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, for authentication, grading and encapsulation.
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.
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.
