The new Beckett label is engineered against counterfeiting. Holographic metallic material, hidden UV pattern, anti-counterfeit light reactive badge.
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Next-Gen Security
Every Card Has
A Home Here.
Sports, gaming, and non-sports — from rookie cards and Pokémon to Star Wars and beyond. If it's a card worth protecting, Beckett grades it.
Three Labels. One
Unmatched Standard.
Every grade earns a color-coded label — Black for perfect 10s, Gold for Gem Mint, Silver for all others. The label on your slab tells the whole story at a glance.
Your Timeline.
Your Choice.
Need it back in 5 business days or 75? Choose the turnaround that works for your submission — faster service is available when your card can't wait.
See Exactly What
You're Holding.
Beckett is the only grading company to display all four condition scores — centering, corners, edges, and surface — directly on the label. No guesswork. No hidden criteria.
Buy & Trade
With Confidence
Raw cards are subject to difference of opinion. A Beckett grade turns condition into a fact — giving buyers confidence and sellers leverage on every transaction.
What Is Card Grading?
Card grading is the process of having a professional examine your card and assign it a numerical score based on its physical condition. Every card is assessed across four criteria — centering, corners, edges, and surface — and sealed in a tamper-evident holder that displays the grade. For collectors, a grade removes the guesswork from buying and selling: you know exactly what you have, and so does everyone else. For the hobby, it's the difference between opinion and fact.
ITEM SERVICES
Card Grading - Your card is professionally examined, graded, and sealed in a tamper-evident BGS holder with every condition detail displayed on the label.
Signature Metallic Labels – Instantly recognizable, color-coded by grade, and designed to elevate the look of your collection.
- BLACK Perfect Pristine 10's
- GOLD Pristine 10 & Gem Mint 9.5
- SILVER All other grades
Four subgrades – The front and back of your card is assessed with subgrades categories, and full card description for complete transparency.
Half-point grading scale – from 1 (Poor) to 10 (Pristine), in 0.5 increments
Authenticity check included – every card is examined for trimming, doctoring, and alteration before grading begins
QR code on every new label – Scan to verify your cert instantly at beckett.com
Grading Service Levels & Pricing
Turnaround times are estimated and subject to change.
All prices are per card.
Base75+ business days
$14.95per card
$3 up charge for any 10s
where subgrades are added
Without Subgrades
Submit now$17.95per card
Subgrades
Submit nowStandard45 business days
$34.95per card
Subgrades
Submit nowExpress15 business days
$79.95per card
Subgrades
Submit nowPriority5 business days
$124.95per card
Subgrades
Submit nowCard Grading Extras
Available to select during the submission process
Autograph Card
+ $5 / card
to the grading fee
Oversized Card
+ $8 / card
to the grading fee
Relabel
from $9.95 / card
Graded Card Review
+ $0 / card
to the grading fee
Recase (BGS only)
from $9.95 / card
EXPLORE SUBGRADES
Cards are graded on four key categories: centering, corners, edges and surface.
Beckett Grading is the first to use this unique system which assures greater accuracy and consistency in grading.
Beckett Grading is the first to use this unique system which assures greater accuracy and consistency in grading.
EDGES
The edges of a trading card are another factor that is considered in grading. The edges should be crisp and free of any fraying, chipping, and dings. Cards with rough or damaged edges will receive a lower grade.
CORNERS
The corners of a trading card are one of the most critical factors in determining the card's grade. The card should be free of dings, creases, bends, or discoloration. Cards with these flaws will receive a lower grade.
CENTERING
Centering refers to the alignment of the card within its borders. A card with perfect centering has even borders on all sides. If a card is off-center, it can affect the overall appearance of the card and lower its grade.
BECKETT GRADING SCALE
Every card is evaluated across four key subgrades and given an overall grade that reflects its unique condition. The chart below outlines the criteria behind each numeric grade.
Pristine 10 - Black Label
Centering
50/50 all around on front. 55/45 or better on back.
Corners
Perfect to the naked eye and virtually flawless under intense scrutiny.
Edges
Perfect to the naked eye and virtually flawless under intense scrutiny.
Surface
No print spots. Flawless color, devoid of registration or focus imperfections. Devoid of scratches and metallic print lines.
Half-Point Grades
Please note that Beckett Grading Services provides final grades in half-point increments (i.e., 10, 9.5, 9, 8.5 etc.). Cards that are assigned a grade with a half-point increment typically share characteristics from both the level above and the level below the actual grade given.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about the grading service
How can I track my order?
Customers will receive an email after delivery to Beckett, invoicing, verification (once all cards have been verified), after grading, and after shipping. You can also check the status of your submissions by going onto your account on Beckett.com.
Do you offer drop offs and pickup?
What is the best way to package my cards for grading?
What is the BGS Re-Case service?
What is the BGS Re-Label service?
What is considered an oversized card?