How do you send cards to Beckett?

How much does it cost to send a card to Beckett?

Beckett Grading Services Pricing

Depending on whether you wish to have sub-grades, the cost of submitting cards to BGS varies. The BGS Standard service carries $30 with no sub-grades and $50 with sub-grades. For their Economy service with no sub-grades, a card commands $20/card and $35/card with sub-grades.

Should I send my card to PSA or Beckett?

Firstly, PSA is a bit more expensive and it takes longer for them to grade your cards. However, their graded cards usually sell better and for more than BGS cards. On the other hand, BGS is faster and less expensive and has a more complex grading system. Their cases and labels are often preferred to PSA's.

Will graded cards go up in value?

Much to the surprise of novice collectors, getting cards graded does not always increase their value. In fact, most cards, once graded, will return less than if they were sold raw. *Note: If you're looking for an explanation of the grading system and its intricacies, we've got a separate page for all that.

Does Beckett Grading do walk ins?

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It is mentioned on Beckett.com that you don't need to set up an appointment and just need to stop in during normal business hours.

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Who is stricter Beckett or PSA?

BGS are stricter in their grading. While cards with a 91 – 100 score would get a PSA 10 grade, half of it would be graded as a BGS 9.5. Collectors are willing to pay more on the potential that they'll get a card with a score closer to 100. This hope – however minute – is absent with BGS grading.

What is the hardest card grading company?

PSA is known for their tough grading standards and their registry which allows collectors to register their PSA graded baseball cards along with the grade. This is both a way to "keep score" and a way to market your cards.

Is a Beckett 9.5 a PSA 10?

A BGS 9.5 is not the same as a PSA 10. While the conditions of the cards graded as such might be similar or even identical, there is a large and obvious difference in value between the two grades.

How do I send a card to Beckett to get graded?

Is it worth it to send cards to get graded?

In addition to adding value, a graded card provides much better liquidity. If you need to sell your card, the chances are (considering equal grades) that a graded copy will sell for more money than a raw copy. Buyers have trust in the big three third-party graders and their ability to provide an accurate grade.

How much does it cost to send a card off to get graded?

PSA grading costs range anywhere from $22 per card all the way up to $10,000 per card, depending on the value of the card, the age of the card, how many cards you're submitting at one time, how fast you want the turnaround to be, and other factors. Below is a complete rundown of the PSA grading cost levels.

How much does a PSA 10 increase value?

Compared to raw cards, the PSA 10 sells for about 7x more. That's a big difference! Comparatively, the BGS 9.5 only sells for about 3.5x as much. PSA 9s are worth 2x as much as the raw card.

How do I get something authenticated by Beckett?

Orders for autograph authentication can be mailed to the Beckett office: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) 2700 Summit Ave, Ste 100 Plano, TX 75074. Be sure to check out our packing guide to learn how to keep your items safe during shipment.

What is the cheapest card grading company?

Of the major grading companies, BGS currently offers the cheapest card grading service, which is $18 to grade a single card at the “Base” level. This is $2 less than CSG's “Economy” level, $5 less than PSA's “Value” service, and $4 less than SGC.

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Is it better to buy raw or graded cards?

Raw or poorly-protected cards can get lost or damaged over time, but grading them can help preserve their condition and value. It's a great idea to get cards graded of some of your favorite rookies or prospects.

Is it better to sell cards graded or ungraded?

Graded cards are generally worth more than their counterparts that aren't graded because graded cards have been examined, authenticated, and assigned a condition by an expert. Thus, a card deemed to be gem mint is going to be valued higher than one that looks mint in “raw” condition.

How rare is a Beckett Black Label?

In 2014, Beckett Grading Services introduced the Black Label 10 as a new standard of a pristine card. Black labels are a rare designation for a card that is completely flawless in every measurable way. It means that all your sub grades (corners, edges, surface & centering) were all given a 10/10 grade.

How do you get a Beckett Black Label?

Your card must be pristine across the board to achieve the perfect 10. This means it must achieve a score of 10 (out of 10) on corners, edges, surface and centering. Check for whitening and chips. Look very carefully as even the smallest nick will eliminate your chances of getting that 'Black Label'.

Is PSA grading shutting down?

PSA has just announced that it has officially caught up with all its backloaded cards for grading. What began as a temporary suspension in March 2021, has now ended thanks to a capacity expansion. In 2021, PSA was experiencing more than 500,000 card entries a week resulting in a backlog of more than 12 million cards.

Does Beckett authenticate in person?

Services Offered: Beckett Authentication will be present to authenticate your autographs and Beckett Grading will be performing Raw/Graded Card Review onsite. Please note, turnaround and availability for onsite services are subject to demand, please check at the booth for specific cut-off times.

What is the minimum grade for Beckett?

There are no half-point grades, and the lowest grade is a 5.