Grading your old cards on a curve is just flat out incorrect. (NBA and NFL). It’s all a sales gimmick and I’m not buying it Don't use BCCG. PSA Grades on a flat 1-10 scale and SGC Grades on a scale out of 100, which they then use to give the card a grade of 1-10. Originally, their grading scale ranged from 10-100; similar to a grade on a school exam. Agreed on shortening the list and could see combining BGS/BVG as Beckett, but BCCG uses an entirely different grading scale. Detailed Report Card providing specific information on why your card received its final grade for BGS (not for BCCG) BCCG is cheaper and is meant for higher-volume. Grading Services. PSA has a larger operation, with 13 full-time card graders, while SGC employs four full-time graders. Their grades operate on a different scale and are not viewed with the same scrutiny as their other cards graded by either BGS or BVG (BVG is for vintage cards). #170-52 Las Vegas, NV 89135 Phone: 702.396.1000 Email: team@pgigrading.com Web: www.pgigrading.com Others are: BGGC, SCG, and MINT Grading. 11700 W. Charleston Blvd. It features a modified numerical grading scale, with each level representing a range of standard conditions (Mint or better, Near mint or better, Excellent or better, etc. Pristine Grading International 11700 W. Charleston Blvd. Each book is checked to make sure they are complete, as each page is counted, checking for missing panels, coupons and pieces. They continually rethink and revise their strategies and operating models while improving their current products and operations. It is built for the novice collector looking for a modern or vintage card at a discounted price with a simplified easy to understand grading scale. Top 2 trusted companies for grading are PSA (Professional Sports Authenticators) and Beckett Grading (BGS). GRADING . Later, they accompanied the 1-100 score with an additional 1-10 designation (similar to other grading companies such as PSA and Beckett) and a general description of the card's condition such as "Very good" or "Mint" (also like their competitors). Many people believe the BGS scale is graded more strictly than the PSA scale. This is a video showing the differences between the two card grading companies. DC Sports, 14600 Lakeside Cir. In order to use BVG the card must have been printed prior to 1981. The card is graded by Beckett BCCG which is a different grading standard than BGS. Anything printed in 1981 or after can be graded with BGS or BCCG. C: When dealing with pre-war cards, I get why sellers do it and I get why buyers tolerate it. It features a modified numerical grading scale, with each level representing a range of standard conditions (Mint or better, Near mint or better, Excellent or better, etc. A BCCG 8 can be anything from a BGS 5.5 to a BGS 6.5 and is called "Excellent or Better". The 2% companies share four traits: First and foremost, these companies are excellent at both exploration and exploitation. Traits of 2% Companies. The CGC grading process is designed to ensure consistency, accuracy and integrity while safeguarding your valuable collectibles. BCCG uses a 5 to 10 point grading scale with only whole numbers (no .5's). Beckett Authentication Service . GMA's grading service is not on par with SGC, PSA or BGS. 1-888-440-9787 ).” Meanwhile, for vintage cards (1980 and older) the book value (ungraded price based on the Beckett price guide) can not be more than $300 in value if you wish to have the card graded by BCCG. Listen to Sports Card Grading 101: Learn About PSA, BGS, BVG, BCCG, SGC & More and 168 more episodes by Sports Card Investor, free! BGS is based on a .5 scale up to 10 e.g. First, they start the grading company, then they feel the need to start a second baseball monthly, but make it bigger and take content out of the original. With their complaints being more about pricing (too high), shipping or casing, yet like I said they're grading was hardly ever question like GMA. The BCCG service also does not have the half point grading scale which you see in the regular grading services - it is a more simplified grading scale that offers whole point grades only. The BCCG service does not offer the four category (corners, centering, edges, and surface) break down on the backs of each of the cards. I got a lot of my cards back graded a 10 that would never be a 10. i would say their grading scale is off a point maybe a point and a half. These are old cards and if you’re a high-grade collector, it stands to reason that there will be more of them around (and, thus, easier to obtain) if we loosen the grading restrictions a little. Here, you can explore the key stages of the CGC grading process. BCCG is way cheaper and based on a 10 point scale. Cards|Comics. I'm not bias in any way. Beckett has 2 services BCCG and BGS. Next, they start up BVG, which, quite frankly is not comparable to PSA's grading of vintage cards. 1989 Pro Set #32 Thurman Thomas BCCG 8 Rookie. Pristine Grading International. What makes BGS unique is that it also offers a secondary rating for, say, corners or edges. The closest thing you get is their grading scale explaining what the different grades means. BCCG - Beckett Collectors Club Grading; PSA - Proffesional Sports Autheticators ; SGC - Sportscard Gurantee; In their reviews for the most part over 95% of their grades were taken at face value. Cards are graded based on these factors: Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface. The container also looks uglier and cheaper. Also, BCCG is an economy type of grading offered by Beckett. Like GAI, you may find a good deal with a BCCG card but it is also a ‘buyer beware’ type of thing. These four subgrades are weighted to determine the final overall grade, which uses a half-point scale … The BCCG grading scale is: BCCG 10 Mint or Better = BGS 9 or Better BCCG 9 Near Mint or Better = BGS 7 or Better BCCG 8 Excellent or Better = BGS 5 or Better BCCG 7 Very Good or Better = BGS 3 or Better BCCG 6 Good or Better = BGS 2 or Better A BGS 9.5 is known as a Gem Mint, which would be similar to a PSA 10 or SGC 10. BCCG offers a simplified 1-10 scale with no half grades and no subgrades. Pre-1940: 1940s: 1950s: 1960s: 1970s: 1980s: 1990s: 2000s: 2010s This graphic explains card grading with illustrated examples. Card grading 101 Both PSA and SGC use similar procedures in grading cards. And now they are cashing in with the gullable folks who will put a BCCG 10 up to a PSA 10. Half-point grading scale for more precise assessment for BGS (simplified ten-point grading service for BCCG) Online Population Report available 24/7 for BGS (not for BCCG. It doesnt retain as much value as BGS or PSA since the grading is less accurate. When submitting your cards, you will get the most value for a graded 9+ card when you use Beckett Grading Services (BGS) NOT Beckett Collectors Club Grading (BCCG). Early SCD and GAI are some others I would consider more reputable than others on the list, but they're few and far between and could fall under 'Other' easily. People try and scam uneducated people on eBay with it, because a 10 is so easy to get. PSA is the world's largest third-party authentication company; the industry leader in card grading as well as autograph and memorabilia authentication. No signup or install needed. Magic_the_Gathering. BREAKING NEWS: Lower eBay Shipping Fees in 2021 for Sports Cards . It's not a respected grading method. CGC Grading Process. Beckett grades their cards on a scale of 1-10 with sub-grades (.5s). Beckett Grading Services (BGS): The BGS is affiliated with Beckett magazine and also uses a 10-point scale. A case break is larger scale box break, where multiple boxes are broke. BCCG tends to be very easy to get a higher grade and therefore is kind of pointless to have your card graded using the BCCG scale … 08 Jan 2021. PSA is on a 10 point scale as well but for some reason has higher resale value then Becketts grading service. Services Offered. "BCCG has a completely different grading scale from any of the other grading companies including Beckett. Our main office is located in Kitchener, Ontario with an additional office in Vancouver. As part of the grading process the card is graded on four key categories: centering, corners, edges, and surface. Beckett Serial #0007290072. Lack of transparency or insights on the grading process – A quick google search reveals the process of how PSA grades cards and the process of how BGS grades cards.With GMA this information is nowhere to be found. Each card is unique therefore there may be exceptions to this criteria when applying the card with a certain grade. Ok i'm going to be honest with everyone here and i WILL tell you the truth. BGS also has a 10 score, which they call ‘Pristine’, meaning that a card has scored a 10 in all four of the sub-grades. BAS at DC Sports. eBay also teamed with Beckett to develop a "Value Guide" for sports cards, available at Beckett's Web site. BVG – Short for Beckett Vintage Grading, a division of Beckett Grading Services that specializes in vintage and old sports cards. The scoring for BGS is mostly similar to industry grading (1-10) scales with one exception. Sterling Heights, MI 48313 US. CGC uses a proven, multi-step process to certify comic books, magazines, concert posters and related collectibles. #170-52 Las Vegas, NV 89135 Phone: 702.396.1000 Email: team@pgigrading.com Web: www.pgigrading.com The Grading Scales. Next, the trading card is evaluated to ensure it is authentic and unaltered. 9, 9.5, 10. We break down the major factors that impact a card's grade across all major scales, and much, much more. ).” Meanwhile, for vintage cards (1980 and older) the book value (ungraded price based on the Beckett price guide) can not be more than $300 in value if you wish to have the card graded by BCCG. On-Site Autograph Authentication; Show Times. Upcoming Shows. The grader will then take notes of any defects that could affect the books grade or will note any defect that may be hidden or hard to see. TOP 5 SPORTS CARDS ON FIRE!+ BONUS CARD! The following Grading Scale is a representation. 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