CGC and JSA Accepting Submissions at Tampa Bay Comic Convention

CGC® and JSA® are excited to be accepting submissions at Tampa Bay Comic Convention at the Tampa Bay Convention Center, in Tampa Bay, Florida, on August 1-3, 2025.

About Tampa Bay Comic Convention

Tampa Bay Comic Convention brings a lively mix of pop culture, comics, cosplay and celebrity guests to the heart of Florida. Held at the Tampa Bay Convention Center, the event draws fans from across the Southeast for panels, signings, a bustling vendor floor and a showcase of incredible cosplay. With appearances from comic creators, voice actors and stars from film and TV, it’s a must-visit for fans looking to connect with their favorite fandoms in a fun, fan-focused setting.

Preparing submissions for the show

CGC will be accepting submissions of comics, magazines, TCGs, sports cards and non-sports cards 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 CGC x JSA representative. Simply take the following steps before arriving:

1. Create a CGC account here. All it takes is a free account to submit, and paid members get additional discounts and benefits.
2. Go to the online submission form for comics or cards. (For JSA memorabilia submissions, just bring your item to the show.)
3. 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 comics and cards after choosing your primary grading services.
4. 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.

 

1. Keep your collectibles safe and secure until you drop off your submission (including the packing slip) with a representative.
2. Go to the Express Drop-off sign to finalize your submission.

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 JSA services and fees for memorabilia, 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 JSA 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.

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.