Sports Card Grading 101: A Guide to PSA, BGS, BVG, BCCG, SGC & more
Sports cards have become popular collector's items over the years, with some cards being valued at thousands or even millions of dollars. However, determining the value of a sports card can be subjective, as factors such as condition and authenticity play a significant role. This is where sports card grading companies come into the picture. Understanding the different grading companies and their grading process is essential for collectors and investors alike.
The article provides an overview of some of the most prominent sports card grading companies and their grading standards. The Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) is the first company mentioned. PSA is widely regarded as the most reputable grading company. It uses a 10-point scale to grade cards, with a PSA 10 being the highest grade. The article emphasizes that owning a PSA graded card adds significant value to a collection.
Next is Beckett Grading Services (BGS), which uses a similar 10-point scale as PSA.
However, BGS also grades the four major subgrades - centering, corners, edges, and surface - providing a more detailed evaluation of a card's condition. This additional information can be beneficial for collectors looking for specific qualities in a card.
The article then moves on to discuss Beckett Vintage Grading (BVG), which focuses on vintage cards from the 1950s to the 1980s. BVG uses a scale from 1 to 10, with BVG 10 representing a gem mint card.
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