Are BCCG cards authentic?

BCCG cards are not bad for collectors with smaller budgets. From an investor point of view, probably not something to buy… though there are some who believe they can break out a BCCG 10 and resubmit to try to get a gem mint. Those are obviously fake BCCG slabs.

Is BCCG as good as PSA?

A BCCG 10 is equivalent to a BGS 9 or a PSA 9, so if he is getting 30% to cross over to a PSA 10, that is pretty darn good. But as he says, you should buy the card and not the holder, especially when dealing with BCCG. A BCCG 10 is NOT equivalent to a BGS 9 or PSA 9.

What is difference between BGS and BCCG?

“BCCG-graded cards (Beckett Collectors Club Grading) are completely separate and vastly different from the premium BGS- or BVG-graded cards. … As a result, BCCG-graded cards provide an eye-catching secondary market alternative to other graded card products, reaching a wider audience of fans and collectors.

Are BCCG cards worth anything?

I’d say Bccg are worth a little more than raw and a little less than Psa and Bgs holding the most value. If your looking at Bccg only go with a 10 with the understanding that you may really only be getting a 9. If you want a gem mint then do the one stop shop and get a Bgs or Psa and avoid any disappointment.

Is BCCG grading still available?

It turns out that Beckett has discontinued their BCCG grading service and now only offers regular Beckett grading.

What does BCCG 10 mean?

BCCG is not a garbage company, it’s Beckett. They are basically experimenting with a different grading scale targeted at more casual collectors. A BCCG 10 is “mint or better” so it can be a range, but as low as a PSA/SGC 6-7.

How much does BCCG cost?

A single card graded in two business days costs $26, while 100-plus cards over 45 business days can be done at $7 per card. BCCG prices can be even lower, especially large batches.

What is the best card grading service?

Beckett’s Grading Services (BGS, BCCG, and BVG)

Found in the year 1999, Beckett Grading is one of the best and most famous grading companies in the world. The company is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California: Beckett Grading Services is a name to reckon with in the trading card industry.

Is SGC Grading any good?

The resale value and the quality of the grading all point in the same direction. SGC has earned its place as the third-placed grading company in the business. With their grading solid and unforgiving, there is no particular reason why their cards should resell at lower values than their BGS or PSA equivalents.

How hard is it to get a black label Beckett?

Your card must be pristine across the board to achieve the perfect 10. This means it must achieve a score of 10 (out of 10) on corners, edges, surface and centering. Check for whitening and chips. Look very carefully as even the smallest nick will eliminate your chances of getting that ‘Black Label’.

What’s better PSA or Beckett?

Firstly, PSA is a bit more expensive and it takes longer for them to grade your cards. However, their graded cards usually sell better and for more than BGS cards. On the other hand, BGS is faster and less expensive and has a more complex grading system. Their cases and labels are often preferred to PSA’s.

What are sub grades?

: a surface of earth or rock leveled off to receive a foundation (as of a road)

How many BGS 10 Charizard are there?

There are only three BGS 10 1st Edition Base Set Charizards in the world. That means the cards were submitted to be graded and received a 10 due to their perfect condition. Two of these cards are owned by Gary “King Pokemon,” who showed them off on Pawn Stars a while ago.

How many BGS 10 are there?

In terms of the 1st Edition Base Set Charizard that has been the poster-child for Pokemon TCG since its inception, there are (as of writing) 122 PSA 10s in existence and only three BGS 10s – this goes to show the difficulty in grading between a BGS 10 and a PSA 10.

What is Gold label BGS?

Top-graded cards are identifiable at a glance thanks to Beckett Grading Services’ premium-colored labels. A gold label on the front of the unique cardholder signifies the highest graded cards (9.5-10). … Cards in all other grades are identified with a distinctive and attractive white label.

Who owns the BGS 10 Charizards?

Gary “King Pokemon”, famous for his appearance on the hit show Pawn Stars is the owner of two BGS 10 1st Edition Base Set Charizards and has been searching for the third over the past year.

How hard is PSA 10?

According to PSA, in order to earn a pristine PSA 10 (or Gem-Mint) rating, the card must be a ‘virtually perfect card‘. The corners must be sharp, with no staining and original focus in tact.

What Charizard did Logan Paul buy?

The value of Logan Paul’s BGS 10 Charizard

The popularity of Pokemon has boomed, meaning the card is probably worth much more now than it was when Logan Paul bought it. He paid $150,000 for a PSA 10 Charizard, which he bought from Gary of Pawn Stars fame.