How Legit Is A Beckett/BCCG Graded Slab?
In recent years, Beckett grading has slid to a distant fourth in grading submissions (per Gem Rate), behind PSA, SGC, and…
What Happened to CSG? Inside the 2023 Rebrand to CGC Cards
Back in 2021, I wrote a deep dive on CSG card grading, which sparked quite a bit of conversation, mainly around…
SGC Card Grading Review – Is It Better Than PSA?
PSA gets all the fanfare, but SGC is the second-oldest grading company in the hobby. Launched in 1998, about seven years…
Beckett Card Grading (A Collector’s Guide) BGS, BVG, BCCG
Beckett has long been a powerhouse in the media business. Its monthly price guide magazines are synonymous with card collecting from…
The Best Card Grading Companies: A Collector’s Survey
We’ve written extensively about sports card grading and many of the controversies that have surrounded the space. With the explosion in…
Is CSG A Worthy Competitor To PSA?
The sports card grading market has witnessed a lot of change over the past few years; excessive demand has led to…
Sports Card Grading Graveyard
It’s widely accepted that the only three major card graders in the hobby are PSA, SGC, and Beckett. There have…
What Does ‘Authentic’ Mean In Card Grading?
One of the most frequent questions we get from novice collectors is in regards to the ‘Authentic’ grade from third party…
State Of The Hobby – Can We Trust The Card Graders?
I’m sure by now you’ve heard of the scandal that has rocked the sports card hobby. If not, the quick and…
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