Is BGS 9.5 good?

A BGS True Gem Mint scores at least 9.5 on all sub-grades, while a BGS Gem Mint has a 9.0 score on a sub-grade. In the Beckett score points, a BGS True Gem Mint are cards with a 95-96 score, while a Gem Mint scored between 91 – 94.

What does BGS 9.5 mean?

Beckett's (BGS) Definition

“…the minimum requirement to receive a grade of Gem Mint is to have at least three grades of 9.5 and the fourth to be no less than a 9.” Read More: Is a BGS 9.5 the same as a PSA 10? This is in reference to Beckett's four grading features of corners, edges, centering, and surface.

What is a SGC 9.5 equivalent to?

Both SGC and CSG use 9.5 as a form of 9+. It allows for a bit more distinction between cards. BGS, of course, has 9.5 as their gem grade and is the lone holdout with that scale. There is still some confusion with CSG cards as they initially had 9.5 as their gem mint grade.

Is Beckett grading as good as PSA?

Beckett Grading Services has a lot more bells and whistles than PSA: they offer color-coded tags for the cards based on their grade (gold is a 9.5 or 10, for example), they award subscores so you can see exactly how your cards faired in their four subcategories, and they have a “Black Label” offering for the rare ...

What is the best BGS grade?

10 is the highest overall grade a sports card can receive, though BGS also offers a Black Label Pristine 10, which means the card received a 10 for all four subgrades. While a Black Label Pristine 10 and PSA 10 are the highest grades a card can obtain, that isn't to say that other grades aren't of value.

Why I Invest in BGS 9.5 Graded Sports Cards

Is a BGS 9.5 as good as a PSA 10?

While the condition of a BGS 9.5 and a PSA 10 card might be similar, both grades are far apart. There's a vast difference in value and collectors' sentiment towards both card grades. In non-specialists' terms, 10 is a perfect score and thus much better than a 9.5.

How rare is a BGS 10?

BGS 10s are extremely rare (impossible for older cards) and is comparable to Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) comic book grading, which has many a relatively high number of 9.8 grades and very few perfect 10s.

How strict is BGS on centering?

Centering: 60/40 on the front and 80/20 percent or better on the back. Corners: Sharp at close inspection but slight imperfections under magnification. Edges: Borders are relatively smooth. Specks of chipping visible upon close inspection.

What is more valuable PSA or BGS?

Lower fees: BGS fees are generally lower than those of PSA, making it a more cost-effective option for grading your cards. They don't tie your fees to the value of your cards, which makes for a simpler system as well. Superior Slabs: BGS slabs are sturdier than those used by PSA and include UV-protection.

Who is the most reliable card grading?

1. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) In the current state of the hobby, PSA is undoubtedly number one on the list of the top trading card grading companies. They slab over 2 million cards a year, which is more than any other company.

Is it hard to get a PSA 9?

The odds of getting a PSA 9 are about 1.2%. Much better, and still not a bad deal if you score a 9, which is now valued at over $200K. But you can see how much the value drops off from there.

How much value does PSA 9 add?

PSA 9s are worth 2x as much as the raw card.

In that case, the 9 was worth 2.5x as much as the raw.

Are PSA 9 worth it?

If it's grading mostly PSA 10's (like with Red's Pikachu and some other modern cards), then getting a PSA 9 is just not worth it. If it's evenly balanced or there are less 10's, it may not be a bad value proposition. If 9s and 10s are both pretty scarce for that card, but the 10 is way more pricey, go for the 9.

Can you send a BGS card to PSA?

If you have a BGS card you are thinking about transitioning to PSA and would like help, we help customers with their BGS to PSA conversions on a contingency basis meaning that you only pay us for our help in the event that your card successfully converts to PSA at your desired grade.

Is there a Beckett 10?

A Simple Grading Scale

Beckett Grading Services uses an easy-to-understand 1 to 10-point grading scale, with descending increments of one-half point (for example 10, 9.5, 9, 8.5, etc.).

How rare is a Beckett Black Label?

In 2014, Beckett Grading Services introduced the Black Label 10 as a new standard of a pristine card. Black labels are a rare designation for a card that is completely flawless in every measurable way. It means that all your sub grades (corners, edges, surface & centering) were all given a 10/10 grade.

How much does it cost to grade a card with BGS?

Beckett grading costs range anywhere from $20 per card all the way up to $250 per card (or more), depending on the value of the card, the age of the card, how many cards you're submitting at one time, how fast you want the turnaround to be, and other factors.

Is BGS 8 good?

Grades like 8 is best for players who plans to crack it out to play with and just want peace of mind with authenticity and ink/trim/reback checking. Grades like 9/9.5 are the highly investible ones that will grow the fastest.

Should I send my cards to PSA or BGS?

The general consensus seems to be that BGS is a bit cheaper and faster than PSA, and it's also the preferred option for newer, modern cards. Most of their services include collectible cards, but also other types of collectibles. BGS uses an algorithm to help them determine the grade of the card.

How hard is it to get a BGS Black Label?

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'.

How can you tell if a BGS slab is real?

When it comes to BGS slabs, always check the patent number inscribed on the bottom section. It should have a period right after the first three letters. If this mark doesn't show, or if there's no patent number present, the BGS slab in question is a fake.

How many BGS 10 are in a black lotus?

#3 1993 Magic the Gathering Alpha Black Lotus R:A: BGS 10

There have been a total of 168 Black Lotus Alpha versions submitted for grading at BGS and there is only one 10 grade in existence of the Alpha version.

How much is Charizard BGS 10 worth?

A 1999 Pokemon 1st Edition Charizard Holo, graded BGS 10, reportedly sells for $55,650 on eBay—enough for the BGS writer to make reference to a “Scrooge McDuck-esque money bin.”

What is the holy grail of sports cards?

The "Holy Grail" of baseball cards is the T-206 Honus Wagner issued in 1909. Reportedly, approximately 50 were ever made. Today, very few exist, making it the most sought-after sports card in history. It was created and distributed by the American Tobacco Company and came in a pack of cigarettes.