A CGC drop-off shop is a local comic store that accepts your comics, submits them to CGC for professional grading on your behalf, and returns the sealed, graded slabs to you — no CGC membership or shipping hassle required. This page helps you find one near you. For a full explainer of how grading works, the 10-point scale, and CGC vs. CBCS vs. PGX, see our comic grading guide.
Find a CGC drop-off shop near you
Browse our directory of verified comic shops that offer CGC drop-off services. Filter the directory by CGC capability to see only participating shops in your area.
Why use a local drop-off shop?
Submitting directly to CGC requires a paid CGC membership and significant shipping costs. Most collectors instead use a local comic shop that's an authorized CGC submission center. The shop bulks submissions together, handles shipping, and returns the graded books to you — often faster and cheaper than going direct.
Bonus: Many CGC drop-off shops run monthly signature events where creators sign your books in-store before they're sent to CGC, resulting in "CGC Signature Series" slabs that are significantly more valuable.
What to bring to your drop-off
- Your comics in bags and boards (not loose)
- A list of titles, issue numbers, and any variants
- Your preferred CGC service tier, plus any notes on pedigree, prior grading, or restoration
- Payment — fees vary by service tier and declared value
Not sure which tier to choose, or how CGC compares to CBCS and PGX? Our comic grading guide breaks down the full 10-point scale and every 2026 CGC and CBCS service tier in plain English.