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Beckett (BGS) grading cost

Prices from Beckett’s own grading page as archived on 2026-07-14; availability from Beckett’s maintenance page of 2026-10-15. Beckett.com blocks automated reading, so its restored submission center could not be checked. Checked 2026-10-15. Official page.

Only open tier: Express at $79.95 per card, 15 business days. To break even on Express, grading has to add at least $79.95 to what the card sells for, before shipping.
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TierFee / cardMax valueTurnaround
Base (no subgrades), not currently offered$14.95no value cap75 business daysPaused (Beckett, 2026-10-15).
Base (with subgrades), not currently offered$17.95no value cap75 business daysPaused (Beckett, 2026-10-15).
Standard (not currently offered)$34.95no value cap45 business daysPaused (Beckett, 2026-10-15).
Express$79.95no value cap15 business daysThe one level Beckett listed as open on 2026-10-15.
Priority (status unknown)$124.95no value cap5 business daysNot offered on Beckett’s temporary form; current status unknown.

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How much does BGS grading cost?

At the prices read on 2026-07-14 and the tiers open on 2026-10-15, the only tier currently offered is Express at $79.95 per card (15 business days; no value cap). Shipping and insurance are extra.

What is the cheapest BGS tier right now?

At the prices read on 2026-07-14 and the tiers open on 2026-10-15: Express, $79.95 per card, the only tier open. Beckett’s site was taken offline on 2026-09-09 after “suspicious technical activity”; its online submission center has since been restored. Check beckett.com for which levels are open before you submit.

How long does BGS grading take?

BGS’s one open tier, Express, is estimated at 15 business days, 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. SlabbyPrep works that out for your card’s prices after measuring its centering against BGS’s published lines.

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