Learn More about BGS Standards Grading is a process of assessing the condition of a trading card and assigning it a numerical grade based on a set of predefined criteria.

At BGS, cards are thoroughly analyzed in several key areas and assigned an overall grade. Beckett card grading scaleranges from Pristine 10 to Poor 1 on autograph grading scale. Subscribe

BGS population report is an up-to-date listing of all the trading cards graded by Beckett Grading. BGS Pop Report is available at no extra charge. Click here to see the BGS pop report for trading ...

Preservation/Protection - Your BGS-graded cards are well-preserved in a unique, protective cardholder. Authenticity - As part of the grading process, BGS authenticates your cards.

Beckett Graded Card Lookup helps potential buyers of your BGS graded card(s) look up the important grading information they need before purchasing.

Only "Beckett Certified Graders" are allowed to grade cards in BGS. Each grader must pass a certification training program based upon some of the hobby's finest sources in grading, tampering ...

No upcharges based on the value of your card or the results of the grade; Half-point grading scale for more precise assessment; Detailed subgrade analysis for centering, corners, edges & surface

The first and only grading company to offer full transparency of a graded card by showcasing the four key categories that make up the total grade: centering, corners, edges and surface.

The overall numerical grade is not a simple average of the four subgrades. BGS uses an algorithm which determines the final grade using the four sub grades on the front label of the card holder.

Beckett Grading Services – or as commonly known, BGS - has emerged as the most-recognized name in the industry for its objective card grading services. It was named the Best Grading Service six consecutive years by Card Trade readers.