MattM CS

Can you post or send me an example with the cert number visible at submissions@cgccomics.com?

For most JSA Authenticated Signatures this is correct. If however you submitted through their WPP service, you will receive a full CGC SS Label. On the graders notes section in the certification lookup it will state if the book was witnessed by CGC or by JSA.

Sorry Missed this question! Yes. You can now submit comics with JSA-authenticated autographs for CGC grading and encapsulation. Simply select an applicable grading tier and choose “JSA Autograph Authentication” as an add-on service. JSA authentication and CGC grading fees apply for all resubmissions because JSA will reauthenticate the autograph and CGC will regrade the comic. To provide an extra layer of scrutiny, even comics with autographs that were witnessed by JSA must also be submitted for autograph authentication.

This is a change with our Qualified Labels. Autographed comics will no longer be encapsulated with the CGC Qualified green label or CGC Signature Series Qualified green/yellow label. Instead, comics with not genuine or unverifiable autographs will be encapsulated with the CGC Universal blue label (the label and grader notes will identify the not-genuine or unverifiable autograph) or the CGC Signature Series label (the label and grader notes will identify the not-genuine or unverifiable autograph). Please note that the CGC Qualified green label will still be used for certain other qualifying factors, such as when a sketch will negatively impact the overall grade of a comic (see above).

Because our team wants to be sure our customers receive the best experience and turnaround time for this new service AND we expect a HUGE influx of books to be submitted to this from the get go, we will be releasing these new labels in steps for our Magazines, Pulps, Cards, and Posters. Be on the lookout for a future announcement when the addition of Magazines is announced.

@Neo "The One" Currently waiting on more info before replying to @Hulksdaddy1s question regarding this. Once I have this I will tag you in the reply. Thanks for your patience.

This is a question I was asked in our other JSA chat as well. I am waiting for more information on this. Thanks for your patience!

The Authentication service is only available for new grading submissions. This is not available for reholder services.

If the autograph is authentic, and it is determined that the sketch will negatively impact the overall grade of the comic, the comic will receive a CGC Qualified green label. Alternatively, if it is determined that the sketch will not negatively impact the grade of the comic, the comic will receive the CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph label. If the autograph is not genuine, the comic will receive the CGC Universal blue label. In all scenarios, the label text and grader notes will indicate the outcome of JSA’s evaluation and state that a sketch is present on the comic.

Correct. The Authentication service is only available for new grading submissions. This is not available for reholder services.

This is an additional service to the Signature Authentication by CGCxJSA. Using this service we will review the condition of the signature. After signing so many books markers will dry out. In some cases, this can cause the signature to skip or smear. Another great example to explain the review of the condition of the signature that was used in the other JSA board was Stan Lee. Stan has the most recognizable signature across all of comics. In the 90s and early 2000s some of his signatures looked so crisp that you would think they were printed on. Examples from his final years before passing however can be found with a few smears, a little shaky, or skipping from Sharpies. These are some but not all of the things that are reviewed with this Signature Grading Service. There will be more information about this coming soon though as we have received alot of questions about this new offering.

1. Up to 99 per book (see example of what a label like this looks like here). As a reminder each signature is $25 despite if they are all on the same book or not. 2. Not at this time. I have not heard of this being offered in the future but will send it up to the flagpole to review for possible future implementation. The one downside of this is that our team needs the book in hand to review, unfortunately. 3. Each signature will be reviewed individually. If one is found to be inconclusive, fraudulent, or something like an autopen or a secretary was used to sign the item, this will be noted and can be reviewed on the certification lookup page which will have ALL the notes. This will not affect the other 9 signatures, however. If the other 9 are authentic, this will be visible on the label.

Hello! JSA does not authenticate aftermarket sketches. If this book was submitted and the autograph is authentic, but it is determined that the sketch will negatively impact the overall grade of the comic, the comic will receive a CGC Qualified green label. Alternatively, if it is determined that the sketch will not negatively impact the grade of the comic, the comic will receive the CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph label. If the autograph is not genuine, the comic will receive the CGC Universal blue label. In all scenarios, the label text and grader notes will indicate the outcome of JSA’s evaluation and state that a sketch is present on the comic. Hope this helps!

Good Eye! Unfortunately, I have not seen these labels yet but I am sure our label designers will take this into account before announcing these custom labels. Thanks for your patience!

Perfect! This is what you need. Go ahead and reach out to the facilitator using that information form more insight into this submission. Thanks for checking!

If I missed any questions, please tag me. Thanks!

Hey @Neo "The One" See my message above. Thanks!

CGC x JSA

For now, this should get the Yellow label with a note of the pedigree below the signature information on the label. We are currently in the process of making some new labels and custom labels though so be sure to be on the lookout for more information regarding situations like this. Thanks for your patience !

Great example!

Currently this service is only for comic sized books. As this run of TMNT fits into our Magazine holders, it would not currently qualify for this CGCxJSA authentication. That said, we are working on making our other collectible types available through this label so be sure to check back later. If the autograph is authentic, and it is determined that the sketch will negatively impact the overall grade of the comic, the comic will receive a CGC Qualified green label. Alternatively, if it is determined that the sketch will not negatively impact the grade of the comic, the comic will receive the CGC x JSA Authentic Autograph label. As for a remarque this size (as these are not full blown sketches) this should not likely be not negatively impact the grade but we would need this in hand to confirm unfortunately.

Hi! Great question! This is actually something I am currently waiting for more information on as this was DMed to me by another customer. Once I have more info I will let you know. Thanks for your patience!

Great question!! This will still receive a full purple RESTO label with a note regarding the JSA Signature Authenticated currently. This is because the book would not qualify for the Yellow/Purple label for SS witnessed signatures with restoration. That said... We are working on some other labels as well as custom labels that have not yet been released so be sure to check back later if you are looking for a label like the Yellow/Purple one below but for JSA Authentication. V.S. V.S.

Correct

Great question! This would be considered 2 separate signatures. Thanks for checking!