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Beckett (BGS) grading cost

Beckett.com has been offline since 2026-09-09; fees are from Beckett’s temporary submission form as recorded by a third party on 2026-09-15. Checked 2026-09-15. Official page.

Cheapest live tier: Base (no subgrades) at $14.95 per card, 75–90 business days. To break even there, grading has to add at least $14.95 to what the card sells for, before shipping.
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TierFee / cardMax valueTurnaround
Base (no subgrades)$14.95no cap published75–90 business days
Base (with subgrades)$17.95no cap published75–90 business days
Standard$34.95no cap published45 business days
Express$79.95no cap published15 business days
Priority (not currently offered)$124.95no cap published5 business daysNot among the priced options on the temporary form.

Questions

How much does BGS grading cost?

As published on 2026-09-15, the cheapest tier currently offered is Base (no subgrades) at $14.95 per card (75–90 business days; cards up to no published cap). Faster tiers and higher value caps cost more, up to $79.95 for Express. Shipping and insurance are extra.

What is the cheapest BGS tier right now?

Base (no subgrades), $14.95 per card, as of 2026-09-15. Beckett publishes no maximum value caps for these levels; higher declared values can still require a higher tier at their discretion.

How long does BGS grading take?

BGS’s published estimates run from 15 to 90 business days depending on the tier, before shipping each way.

What is the highest card value BGS accepts?

BGS publishes no value cap on its current tiers.

Is grading with BGS worth it?

Only when the expected sale price after grading beats the raw price by more than the fee. The free calculator runs that for your card’s prices, and the app checks its centering against BGS’s published lines first.

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