What is BBCE authenticated?

BBCE will endeavor to authenticate items within the time frame, if any, offered as part of an authentication service. However, BBCE will have no liability whatsoever to Customer for incidental or consequential damages due to BBCE's failure to authenticate any items within any time frame.

What is BBCE sealed mean?

With BBCE, you have to ship the box to BBCE, they open the box, inspect the packs, put them back in the box, seal the box and ship them back to you. The potential for damage is there with the shipping. How that is an unopened box is beyond me?

What are unopened baseball cards worth?

They were sold primarily from the 1950's through the early 1990's. Vintage vending cases, still unopened, can sell for tens of thousands of dollars while those from the 'overproduction era' of 1987-1991 often selling for $200 and less.

Should you open unopened baseball cards?

“I would definitely keep the pack unopened and not open it for card grading if it is vintage [pre-1975],” he said. “For modern stuff, if you're feeling lucky, then you have a better chance of pulling a key card in high grade.”

What is the oldest unopened pack of baseball cards?

The 1948 Bowman baseball set is recognized as the first post-War bubble gum card set. The complete set includes just 48 cards but holds what are considered the rookie cards of Stan Musial, Yogi Berra, Bob Feller, Warren Spahn, Ralph Kiner and Phil Rizzuto, among others.

How has BBCE authentication changed over time?

How much does it cost to authenticate a baseball card?

PSA grading costs range anywhere from $20 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.

How can you tell if a certificate of authenticity is real?

The only valid COA is one hand signed by an established respected expert on the artist stating conclusively that the art is by the artist whose signature it bears. * A valid certificate of authenticity should contain verifiable documented proof, references, explanations or evidence of why the art is genuine.

Is PSA grading worth it?

Even mid-level cards aren't worth the time, money and effort it takes to get them graded by PSA at the current time of writing. Consider the 2021 Celebrations Charizard seen below. It would undoubtedly be worth it with the Value tier, but it's still not valuable enough to make it worth the effort.

Is a Beckett 9.5 a PSA 10?

The quick simple answer is no bgs 9.5s are not psa 10s.

Is a PSA 9 worth buying?

PSA 9s are worth 2x as much as the raw card.

Much like the BGS, the Steve Nash rookie had the most significant difference in value. In that case, the 9 was worth 2.5x as much as the raw.

Is Beckett or PSA better?

The general consensus seems to be that BGS is a bit cheaper and faster than PSA, and it's also the preferred option for newer, modern cards. Most of their services include collectible cards, but also other types of collectibles. BGS uses an algorithm to help them determine the grade of the card.

Can a COA be faked?

They provide credibility and are considered a promise that the piece in question is authentic. If a celebrity or artist has signed it, the COA promises that the signature is real. Not all COA are legitimate. Some shops, online auctions and cruise ships create their own COA and use it to produce fakes and forgeries.

How reliable are certificates of authenticity?

In almost all cases these COA's are worthless and have no traceability. It has been shown that around 90% of the COA's issued by these sellers do not even have the contact details of the person selling the item, or if they do they are often incorrect or have an address of a company that has long since disappeared.

Is it worth getting an autograph authenticated?

Getting your memorabilia authenticated by an industry recognized authenticator like James Spence Authentication (JSA) or PSA/DNA can raise the price of the item significantly and is always worth getting as not only will it raise the price of the item, but it will make the item much easier to sell as many people and ...

Is it worth getting a card graded?

Truth is, the answer isn't usually the one that most want to hear. 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.

Can Beckett authentication be faked?

About 50% of all autographs submitted for authentication to Beckett Authentication Services are not authentic, in our opinion.

What are the best cards to get graded?

You should grade superstars numbered and rare insert cards.

Generic inserts found in regular packs should be avoided, as should non-superstar players. Older numbered cards have high numbers (eg. /1000) and should be avoided as well. I own a Freddie Freeman 1/1 Donruss Baseball card.

How do I sell unopened baseball cards?

What is a trading card repack?

The secondary company buys cards or packs directly from the manufacture or retail stores, then repackages the cards and resells them under this new package. This is called repackaging and my fans on Twitter have asked for my opinion on the matter.

Does a CoA mean anything?

The certificate of authenticity for an artwork is a document that contains these facts and it is essential for all sides of the trade. COA is created by the artist, or someone who is an expert of their oeuvre, to help the collectors prove it is genuine and verify its quality.

How much does a certificate of authenticity cost?

Most authentication companies charge a fee for evaluation, and may charge additional fees to issue you a certificate of authenticity. For example, JSA charges fees that range from $35 to $50 depending on the type of autograph you send. You are also generally responsible for all shipping fees.

What is the cheapest card grading company?

Beckett Grading Services (BGS)

Very well respected in the industry, long-time competitor of PSA. Pricing ranges from about $20 in the economy with no sub-grades all the way up to $250 premium with sub grades.

Is a CGC 9 a PSA 10?

CGC 8.5 encompasses the entire PSA 7-10 range. And then CGC 9 encompasses the PSA 9-10 range.

How much does it cost to have a card graded by Beckett?

Beckett Grading Services Pricing

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. Express services cost $100/card with no sub-grades and $150/card with sub-grades.