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Beckett offers the most accurate and trusted grading for sports, gaming and non-sports cards. Learn about the benefits, pricing, standards and extras of submitting your cards for grading.
- Services & Pricing
Services & Pricing - Card Grading - Sports, Gaming,...
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With over 35 years of experience, Beckett Collectibles is a...
- Pop Report
BGS population report is an up-to-date listing of all the...
- Card Lookup
Beckett Graded Card Lookup helps potential buyers of your...
- Beckett Grading Services
Beckett Grading Services - Card Grading - Sports, Gaming,...
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- Grading FAQS
There is a $5 additional charge per autographed card. Minor...
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Stay up to date about the upcoming grading shows and events...
- Standard Submission Form
Standard Submission Form - Card Grading - Sports, Gaming,...
- Estimated Turnaround Times
Estimated Turnaround Times - Card Grading - Sports, Gaming,...
- Services & Pricing
Beckett Collectibles is a one-stop shop for all card grading, authentication, buying, selling, storing and pricing needs. Don’t miss our new launch Beckett Vault & Beckett VHS.
Find the serial number of your Beckett graded card and get the grading information from BGS, BVG or BCCG. This tool is useful for auction sellers and buyers who want to verify the card quality and value.
- What’s The Background of Beckett Grading?
- How Does Beckett Grade Cards?
- What Is The Difference Between BGS Pristine 10 and Black Label Pristine?
- Beckett (BGS) Grading Scale
- What’s The Difference Between PSA and Beckett Grading System?
- How Much Does Beckett Card Grading Cost?
- Evaluating Beckett Grading Prices vs PSA and SGC?
- What Are Beckett Grading Turnaround Times?
- Does Beckett Grading Have A Population Report?
- How Do I Submit My Cards to Beckett Grading?
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Beckett Media was launched in 1984 and started with a physical magazine price guide and corresponding annual price books. If you grew up in the 1980s, Beckett was synonymous with card prices. It was the de facto standard for determining card values at the time. I fondly remember waiting for the next month’s Beckett to arrive. EVERYONE carried aroun...
Beckett grades cardsusing a standard 1 to 10-point scale, with half grades included. For BGS, Beckett offers card grading with subgrades or no subgrades. Subgrades are the four-part scoring system that Beckett uses to arrive at its final overall grade. The four subgrades are as follows: Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface. Beckett scores each su...
In 2014, Beckett introduced the ‘Black Label’ Pristine 10 grade, a card that scores a 10 on all four subgrades. According to Beckett’s grading statistics, less than 1% of all cards graded have earned a Pristine ‘Black Label’ grade since their introduction. A graded card can also achieve a Pristine 10 (with only a Gold label), a nearly flawless card...
BGS 10 Pristine – Black Label BGS 10 Pristine – Gold Label BGS 9.5 (True Gem) – All 9.5 Subgrades BGS 9.5 (Gem Mint) BGS 9 (Mint) BGS 8 (Near Mint-Mint) BGS 7 (Near-Mint) BGS 6 (EX-Mint) BGS 5 (EX) BGS 4 (VG-EX) BGS 3 (VG) BGS 2 (Good) BGS 1 (Poor)
The major differences between Beckett and PSA are twofold. First, PSA does not offer subgrades, as Beckett (and CSG) are the only two major graders to offer them. Second, PSA’s top grade is Gem Mint (PSA 10). PSA does not distinguish between Pristine and Gem Mint cards like Beckett does. Recall that Beckett’s Gem Mint grade is 9.5. The hobby has la...
Like the other grading companies, Beckett was hit with demand during the pandemic, forcing it to shut down its two lower-priced (Economy and Standard) grading services. Currently, Beckett offers Base, Standard, Express, or Premium card grading. The base pricing for the four grading service levels is as follows: Base (w subgrades): $17.95 – 45+ busi...
Beckett’s Base Grading Level is $17.95 but does not include a declared value. Thus, the true price for their cheapest level of service with the longest turnaround is $29.95 (up to $1000 declared value). This is on par with PSA’s lowest-cost grading option, $25. However, PSA pricing has become more affordablefor Collector’s Club members. SGC’s lowes...
Beckett has been notorious for very slow turnaround times, especially during the pandemic boom. Collectors often reported waiting nearly a year to get their cards. Beckett used to have a card grading turnaround trackeron its website, but that looks to have disappeared. For collector commentary, I also encourage you to check in on this running threa...
Beckett does have a population report, which you can find here. Unfortunately, it is far inferior to the population report data offered by PSA. The search function on Beckett’s pop report is abysmal. For example, if I type in 1980 Topps under basketball, nothing appears. You would have to enter 1980-81 Topps for anything to show up. It is clear tha...
Beckett offers an online submission system, or you can print out Beckett’s grading submission formand fill it out by hand. I must say that I’ve only submitted to Beckett once, but I did find their online submission form very confusing. For some reason, when I search for a card, the page is all jumbled. Here is an example: To select a card, you need...
Learn about Beckett's different card grading divisions, services and scales for modern and vintage cards. Compare Beckett with PSA and SGC on quality, prices, turnaround times and population reports.
Beckett grading services solves those problems for us with reliable grading services for vintage and modern cards alike. The benefits of subgrades, autograph grades and a superior capsule,...
Jun 12, 2024 · In the fast-paced world of sports card grading, the rise and fall of Beckett Grading Services (BGS) is a fascinating tale of industry dynamics, changing preferences, and the enduring pursuit of excellence.
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Learn everything you need to know about Beckett Grading Services, a trusted card grading company with different service levels, pricing, and subgrades. Find out how to submit your cards, check turnaround times, and explore the benefits of tamper-proof holders and population reports.
