Beckett Grading

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Beckett Media New Grading Special!!!

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Beckett Media is a renowned name in the world of sports memorabilia and collectibles, particularly known for its expertise in grading trading cards. With a legacy that spans several decades, Beckett has established itself as a trusted authority in the industry, providing collectors with a reliable means to assess the condition and authenticity of their prized possessions.

One of Beckett’s key services is card grading, a meticulous process that involves evaluating the condition of a trading card and assigning it a grade based on various factors such as surface wear, corners, edges, and overall presentation. The grading system employed by Beckett ensures a standardized and objective assessment, allowing collectors to make informed decisions about the value and rarity of their cards.

Card grading serves multiple purposes within the hobby. It not only provides collectors with a clear understanding of the condition of their cards but also enhances the overall marketability of these collectibles. Graded cards often command higher prices in the market, and the Beckett name carries a significant weight among enthusiasts and investors alike.

Beckett Media employs a team of experts who are well-versed in the nuances of different sports cards and memorabilia. Their knowledge and attention to detail contribute to the accuracy and reliability of the grading process. Collectors can submit their cards to Beckett for evaluation, and upon completion, each card is encapsulated in a tamper-evident holder, preserving its graded status.

In addition to the grading services, Beckett Media is a comprehensive resource for collectors, offering price guides, market insights, and editorial content related to sports cards and memorabilia. The company’s publications provide enthusiasts with valuable information on trends, historical perspectives, and the latest developments in the world of trading cards.

For collectors looking to showcase their graded cards, Beckett provides a platform where enthusiasts can display their collections and connect with like-minded individuals. This sense of community fosters a shared passion for sports collectibles and creates a dynamic space for discussions and exchanges.

In conclusion, Beckett Media has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of sports card collecting through its rigorous grading process and commitment to authenticity. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the hobby, Beckett’s services offer a reliable and trusted means to assess, protect, and appreciate your cherished trading card collection.

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BGS And JSA Can Authenticate Your Autographs

Autograph Collecting

BGS And JSA Can Authenticate Your Autographs

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Celebrity Autographs

Celebrity Autographs collection and the money making possibilities are endless. Recently BGS (Beckett Grading) and JSA (James Spence Authenticators) teamed up to both grade and authenticate sports cards that are signed by collectors as opposed to the reputable sports card companies like Topps, Donruss, Fleer, and Upper Deck and their in-house autographed product.

In a Beckett Sports Publication a few months back and also shared in the Beckett newsletter which I receive bi-monthly, Beckett and James Spense Authenticators now authenticate and also encase autographs and photos that are not the standard sports card sizes.

James Spence Authenticators

Beckett and James Spence Authenticators works the authentication magic in a two-part process, first the item in question is verified at James Spence Authenticators and authenticated as an original piece of autographed memorabilia, then the item gets sent to Beckett for encasing and an actual grade if so desired, you can have the item just slabbed as authentic, if you so desire. I can tell you that it has not made a difference in the overall sale of a sports card in my collection, whether or not the autograph gets an 8 or 9 so long as the autograph is not flawed, and the item in questions is desired than it will obtain a nice sale price. There is no doubt that this service offers security and peace of mind.

I have sent a few cards through the process and I can tell you that the process pretty much sticks to the shipping and handling guidelines. They issue an expected to receive date (standard 20 days) as opposed to the guarantee times on the sports cards but overall a professional procedure. My history with Beckett includes one lost subscription in about 40 orders. I was however fully reimbursed with my collections insured cost. On the Beckett form for submissions, you are given the opportunity to state a value for all the cards that you submit for grading. My advice is that you do not sell yourself short on the values of your cards, because in the grading submissions guidelines Beckett and James Spence will pay you strictly on your insured amount.

For example one of the cards you submit is valued at $25.00, if you put $10.00 then simply that is what you get in the event that the card or order should get lost. I must admit that once in a while in my laziness, I would just take a guess at the value of the sports cards, I no longer do that for the obvious reasons. Beckett and James Spence offer a nice product and it is a nice way to solidify the autographed collectible that you have had in your collection, before the sports card companies began including autographed cards in their products. Submit your cards today to this new and neat submissions procedure.

The Baseball Card Price Goes Up, Just Grade Your Cards!

Baseball card price

The Baseball Card Price Goes Up, Just Grade Your Cards!

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Want the see a baseball card price go up?  Graded cards, some will argue that grading cards is a waste of time and money, others will profess that it is the best thing since sliced bread.  I have, in the past battled the pros and cons of grading cards, as well as which company to choose to do the grading. The big three for my money, Beckett Grading, PSA Grading and SCG Grading.

I pretty much will not stray too far from those, but I have had some graded by GAI ( Global Authentication), but not too much. Overall a pretty good experience with GAI, I just do not care too much for the protective case.  Like with anything that involves my hard earned money, I have run my own test, and are willing to share the experiment results with you. I would say that every card grading company has its own specialty, even though the result should be the same across the board. We know that not to be the case, as far as reputability goes. I have learned the following, I will never send another vintage card to Beckett Grading.  For reasons of longevity, most people had already established and built many vintage graded card registries with PSA and continue to build those and update them, so selling a vintage card graded by say Beckett Grading (whom by the way is very reputable) you would actually be selling yourself short, and although the baseball card price will always increase with a grading from these companies, you may actually affect the price of your registry set in a negative way.

I will give you an actual example that occurred to me. 1975 Topps Mini Frank Robinson card, graded by BVG ( Beckett Vintage Grading) a 9.0 pretty tough grade, we will agree. The card realized $90.00 on EBay last year. That card would fetch easily $300.00 had it been graded by PSA, is there any doubt? Check the history for the 1975 Topps mini cards. I believe BVG, BGS do grade their cards harshly, that is fine. Integrity is good, not good enough for my vintage cards. Another example was a 1961 Topps Ron Santos rookie card, I submitted the card for grading through BVG, the card was returned a BVG 8.5. The card realized a total sum of $88.00 dollars on EBay, I believe that the actual price would have easily been $200.00 plus for a PSA 9.

Grading cards is a nice way to go whether for your personal collection, or for selling. You just have to be smart about who is going to get your graded cards submission.  Good Luck with your future submissions!