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Beckett (BGS) centering requirements

From Beckett’s own grading page as archived on 2026-07-14 (beckett.com blocks automated reading; it was offline from 2026-09-09 until its online submission center was restored, by 2026-10-15). Checked 2026-07-14. Official page.

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GradeFrontBackAs published
Pristine 10 / Black Label50/5055/45“50/50 all around on front. 55/45 or better on back.”
Gem Mint 9.555/4560/40“55/45 both ways on front. 60/40 or better on back.”
Mint 955/4570/30“55/45 both ways on front. 70/30 or better on back.”
NM-MT+ 8.5——Half-point: no separate figure.
NM-MT 860/4080/20“60/40 both ways or better on front. 80/20 or better on back.”
NM+ 7.5——Half-point: no separate figure.
NM 765/3590/10“65/35 both ways or better on front. 90/10 or better on back. Very slight diamond cutting is allowed.”
EX-MT+ 6.5——Half-point: no separate figure.
EX-MT 670/3095/5“70/30 both ways or better on front. 95/5 or better on back. Slight diamond cutting is allowed.”
EX+ 5.5——Half-point: no separate figure.
EX 575/2595/5“75/25 both ways or better on front. 95/5 or better on back. Slight diamond cutting is allowed.”
VG-EX+ 4.5——Half-point: no separate figure.
VG-EX 480/20100/0“80/20 both ways or better on front. 100/0 or better on back. Moderate diamond cutting is allowed.”
VG+ 3.5——Half-point: no separate figure.
VG 385/15100/0“85/15 both ways or better on front. 100/0 or better on back. Moderate diamond cutting is allowed.”
G+ 2.5——Half-point: no separate figure.
Good 290/10100/0“90/10 both ways or better on front. 100/0 or offcut on back. Noticeable diamond cutting is allowed.”
Poor 1100/0100/0“100/0 or offcut on front or back. Heavy diamond cutting is allowed.”

Notes

Beckett (BGS) grading fees

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 · full cost page.

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.

Questions

What centering does BGS require for its top grade?

Pristine 10 / Black Label: 50/50 on the front and 55/45 on the back.

How is centering measured?

Compare the two borders on each axis (left vs right, top vs bottom). A card whose left border is 55% of the left+right total is "55/45". Services use the worse axis.

Does BGS publish back centering figures?

Yes for some grades — see the table.

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