CGC and JSA at Ocala Comic Con: Facilitator Drop-Off, Not On-Site Grading
CGC accepts comics, cards, games via FGS Autographs at Ocala Comic Con Sept 19-20, 2026 at World Equestrian Center. Ship to Sarasota; JSA on-site auth.
By Jamie Budesky · Editor, Card Grading News ·
Card Grading News opened CGC's primary notice on September 14, 2026: CGC and JSA Accepting Submissions at Ocala Comic Con (posted September 10, 2026 on cgccomics.com).
Event basics
Item | What CGC's notice says |
|---|---|
Show | Ocala Comic Con |
Dates | September 19-20, 2026 |
Venue | World Equestrian Center, Ocala, Florida |
CGC channel | FGS Autographs (CGC Facilitator) event booth |
CGC grading location | Transported to CGC HQ, Sarasota, Florida |
JSA | On-site authentication for autographed memorabilia |
Decision rule: Treat this as a facilitator drop-off lane, not a promise of same-day CGC encapsulation at the booth. Cards and other CGC categories still travel to Sarasota for authentication, grading, and encapsulation.
What FGS Autographs accepts for CGC
CGC states it is excited to accept submissions through FGS Autographs at the show. The notice says you can submit comics, cards, video games, and home video collectibles to CGC through that facilitator. FGS Autographs is described as a trusted facilitator that handles CGC submissions for collectors, dealers, and convention attendees, including submission paperwork, witness services for CGC Signature Series books, convention drop-offs, and direct communication with CGC.
All submissions, per CGC, will be transported to CGC's headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, for authentication, grading, and encapsulation. Card Grading News is emphasizing that sentence because convention language is easy to misread as on-site grading.
What JSA does on site (separate from CGC grading)
Representatives from JSA will also accept autographed memorabilia submissions and offer on-site authentication. CGC's notice says Basic Certification (COA) items are processed and finalized the same day. Collectors can also submit items for a JSA Letter of Authenticity (LOA); those are observed the same day, with final documented results sent later by mail. CGC points collectors to SpenceLOA.com/fees for JSA submission pricing.
Decision rule: JSA on-site authentication is not the same product as CGC card or comic grading. Do not plan as if a card dropped with FGS will return in a CGC holder before you leave the show floor.
Contacts CGC lists
Comic questions: [email protected]. Card questions: [email protected]. Video game questions: [email protected]. Home video questions: [email protected]. Autographed memorabilia questions: [email protected]. CGC phone listed: (+1) 855-GRADE10 (855-472-3310).
How this fits CGN coverage
For another September CGC show drop-off that also ships to Sarasota (not on-site grading), see CGN's companion Edmonton Expo brief once live, and the prior capacity context in CGC Bulk at 150 working days. PSA mid-tier timing is a separate storyline: PSA Standard still missing from checkout on Sept 14 and PSA Standard announce coverage. Beckett platforms remain on a different outage track: Beckett digital platforms offline.
If you want a pre-submit condition check before packing cards for a facilitator booth, CardGrade.io (advertiser) hosts tooling at cardgrade.io. This article is show logistics, not a product pitch.
Bottom line
Ocala Comic Con (Sept 19-20, 2026, World Equestrian Center) gives Florida collectors a CGC Facilitator drop-off via FGS Autographs for comics, cards, games, and home video, plus JSA on-site autograph authentication. CGC grading still happens after transport to Sarasota. Confirm booth details and fees with the contacts CGC lists before you travel.
FAQ
Is CGC grading cards on site at Ocala Comic Con?
No per CGC's notice. FGS Autographs accepts CGC submissions at the booth; items are transported to Sarasota for authentication, grading, and encapsulation.
Are trading cards included?
Yes. CGC's notice says you can submit comics, cards, video games, and home video collectibles through FGS Autographs.
What does JSA do at the show?
JSA accepts autographed memorabilia and offers on-site authentication. Basic Certification (COA) is described as same-day finalized; LOA observations are same-day with results mailed later.
Where is the show?
World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, on September 19-20, 2026, according to CGC's notice.
Who do I email about card submissions?
CGC lists [email protected] for card submission questions.
Sources
Primary (opened Sep 14, 2026): CGC: CGC and JSA Accepting Submissions at Ocala Comic Con - posted 9/10/2026; facilitator drop-off; Sarasota transport; JSA on-site auth.
Related CGN: CGC Bulk 150 working days; Beckett digital outage; PSA Standard day-of checkout check.
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