Beckett to suspend most grading operations on June 7

The popular third-party grader is temporarily suspending grading services to focus on backlog
Read moreThe popular third-party grader is temporarily suspending grading services to focus on backlog
Read moreFacing backlogs, the popular third party grading company Beckett is increasing the prices of some of its services
Read moreThe Coronavirus has forced two popular grading companies to cease card grading operations
Read moreWhile room exists in the marketplace, third party grading companies have found challenging PSA, SGC, and Beckett to be difficult
Read moreWith so many altered sports cards being uncovered, what can collectors do?
Read moreThe Blowout forum has new findings, including three 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards that appear to be altered
Read moreEven if you want to, it’s not always best to de-slab those graded cards
Read moreThe trimmed high-grade cards are bad … but that’s not the end of the story
Read moreThe recent discovery of numerous high-grade trimmed cards is another problem for the hobby
Read moreHere’s a look at the ins and outs of grading your cards
Read moreThird party grading companies are backed up and it’s likely not ending anytime soon Back in October, I sent a package of about 20 cards off to SGC for grading. SGC has generally been my grader of choice and the service I’ve received to date has been pretty good. This time, though, there has been a small delay. My cards
Read moreStrip Cards Receive Numerical Grades … But Is That Correct? One of more interesting discussions when it comes to graded cards centers around strip issues. Strip cards, in general, are those cut from uncut strips or sheets. They’re generally more affordable than tobacco or caramel cards and the real benefit to them is they are without a doubt, legitimate early
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