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SGC is a well-established leader in the authentication and grading of trading cards since 1998. It offers accurate and consistent grades, a mobile app, and a partnership with the Miami Dolphins.
Beckett offers the most accurate and trusted grading for sports, gaming and non-sports cards. Submit your cards for grading, check pricing, learn about BGS standards and see examples of graded cards.
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The grading card landscape used to be incrediblymurky. PSA is the king of grading, yet in 2021 they completely shut down! With the card boom (thanks COVID and Last Dance), literally millions of cards were submitted to PSA. Their wait times shot up to over a year (seriously) and they shut down to catch up (except the $300 level). Then everyone sent ...
Today, most collectors recognize a big 3: PSA, BGS, and SGC. In 2023, here’s what the top grading companies did in volume: SGC is the big winner, as far as growth, and Beckett is…not doing well. However, we’re still all living PSA’s world.
Here’s a quick look at how they stack up: A few things to note: 1. Grading Scale– A gem mint rating is different for each company, which is why I compare a PSA 10 to an HGA 9.5. HGA has a pristine and flawless rating; PSA does not. 2. Subgrades – These are interesting. It appears that most people nowadays prefer subgrades (I think it’s fun and tran...
I grabbed 3 popularly graded cards from the past few years. I didn’t want anything too old, or you’d be hard-pressed to find cards graded by HGA or SGC. Anything too new, and you wouldn’t see PSA or BGS graded cards. Also, I’m comparing the Gem Mint grades between the companies to make sure I’m looking at apples to apples here.
Let’s dive a little deeper into the big 3, but then we’ll also throw in HGA because they have a dedicated fan base.
I’m going to consider 4 main things when it comes to grading: 1. Cost to Grade 2. Resale Value 3. Turnaround Time 4. Visual Appeal of the Slab So, BGS is automatically out, as they don’t win any of those four categories. Resale value disqualifies most of the others. Visual appeal takes out CSG (oh man) and GMA (cheap). That only leaves a few option...
Learn about the pros and cons of different sports cards grading companies, such as PSA, BGS, SGC, HGA, and more. Find out how to choose the best company for your needs, budget, and goals.
PSA offers various services to grade and authenticate your sports cards, with fast turnaround times and high value. Learn how to submit your cards, track your order, and join the Collectors Club for perks and discounts.
As shown above, your autographed baseball will be issued three separate grades. A Certificate or Letter of Authenticity, which includes the unique serial number as well as the grade information, is issued with all autographed baseballs authenticated and graded. Special Note: Single-signed baseballs submitted under this full-grading service are ...
