Lovin' It, Affordable Grading Speedy Turnaround, Thanks GMA, I was totally surprised and overwhelmed in the service I received from your company. There is no doubt in my mind certain auctions, companies and sellers get "favor" grades as I have been burnt as has a good friend of mine. I have read previous discussions about GMA graded cards and have some personal experience to share. Plus it prices out the small, younger, new collector from getting cards graded. Due to some of the things Ill mention in the below bad section, some collectors would argue whether or not going with GMA grading actually adds value to the card. I have even sent the cards that you get as part of your picture package from kids sports with a note asking can you just slab this and throw a 10 on it for my sonand voila instant surprise for my son. I agree with you, they appear to have hired good talent to grade cards. If you are looking for all the cards for a player, try Player Search. I like that you mention that PSA does not have a 9.5. Termination. Dont wait for more than 15 days to have your sports cards graded. I'm looking at it now, with coa. a perfect 10 is their highest, i have yet to see one on ebay, their is a couple pristine 10s and more 9.5s then 9s. While looking for possible alternatives I have discovered a company, Certified Sports Guarantee (CSG) that you didnt mention as they are somewhat new to the business. Its pretty simple. Ok Im going to be honest with everyone here and i WILL tell you the truth. Sometimes you need to get a card graded and flipped ASAP before missing a profit window. TO ORDER CONTACT. PSA and Beckett can face issues if they continue to either not take submissions and/or have lengthy delays in service. If you are looking for all cards for a player, try. You pay for turnaround time, but not card value. The GMA value proposition offered on their website reads Only $8 Per Card. Drill into the Data Get an exact count of each item graded, from PSA 1-10, plus category summaries. The closest thing you get is their grading scale explaining what the different grades means. that the only interest they have in your collectibles is to make sure they're properly graded and carefully preserved. Advertisements. When looking at grading companies most people only ever consider the two most well known companies, Beckett and PSA. We pride ourselves on being #1 in the hobby in customer service and satisfaction. EMAIL: sales@gmagrading.com. Certification numbers appear in the lower right of the encapsulated label or on the oval DNA sticker. Founded in 1991, PSA has processed over 30 Selling raw cards without having extremely good knowledge in the grading scales can result in a lot of unhappy buyers and open cases which can be a nightmare to deal with. Global Authority: GAI; Beckett Graded Card Population Report Beckett Graded Registry. GMA is quality (and they don't get into bed with Auction houses and offer 10's as "favors" to said Auction Houses)they are clean. Thank you for choosing this service. On a side note, when did you ^^^^ sell that Trout? Beckett Registry. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. (function(d, s, id) { 161. We use cookies to help personalize content, tailor and measure ads, and provide a safer experience. Beckett: Online Sports & Non Sports Cards Collectibles and Price Guide Subscription. Both BGS and PSA have databases where you can find and verify the card by its serial number. the problem is that grading is done primarily for protection, and GMA slabs are subpar at best. Operating Status Active. The GMA grading label looks like it was printed on regular low quality paper. If that is not a concern of yours, I think the quality of grading you would get from CSG would be just fine. For people that are not very knowledge in the grading scales, getting your cards graded with GMA would be a great way to go about selling or protecting your cards. PSA 10 We appreciate your patience in these challenging times. It still seems dubious sending a potentially valuable card through the mail. Leave a comment with your experiences or opinions below! I have seen a number of graded cards and many of the varied options for labeling. Also Its cheaper. Buyers cannot verify grades This one boggles my mind the most. I am not accusing anyone of anything but my laymans eye would probably never know if they swapped out an inferior quality card. Ive sent many cards using a combination of penny sleeves, semi-rigid card holders, painters tape, cardboard box pieces, and packing paper and have never had an issue with cards getting damaged. Examples include: OC (Off-center), ST (Stain), PD (Print Defect), OF (Out of Focus), and MK (Marks). appealing to different collectors. Like many of you, I have learned how to examine cards and what to look for to get a good idea of approximate grade. I have been involved with the sportscard hobby since 2000. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, SGC is a well-established grading company with history. They are what they are, you are not going to make a mint with resell but if you just want slab protection for stuff you are going to keep forever the way to go. Pwcc will allow us to sell bccg cards on their marketplace but they wont allow gma cards. Also, as mentioned earlier CSG is definitely an up-and-comer and in my estimation is the best candidate to actually compete with The Big 3. They've been in business since 1998. PSA charges me $35 per card, while Beckett charges $21 per card. As you type, the search results will appear on-page. I explained that they had certified 10 NFL helmets that were all supposed to have the same signatures on them so to check if anyone else with PSA Cert # range had notified them. Especially since PSA is charging for the value of your card, so with PSA you are paying $300 for their service. A player can be hot one day and cold another. HGA Grading Phone Number: 1-865-224-3783. While the authentication and grading process remains the most critical element of our service, we want to push the boundaries. I sent in 500 cards expecting that it would take several weeks, Got it Back in 7 days, Thanks for providing the kind of service you do. Beckett also reserves the right to disqualify any customers or prospective customers at any time from participation in the Program. Now you can have your collectibles graded by an unbiased group of the hobby's top specialists and at the same time be assured How to Search the PSA Population Report. We are waiting for our first order back from HGA. Copyright 2023, Beckett Collectibles, LLC. My guess is PSA will adopt a hybrid approach. Get exclusive tips and news in the Sports Card Research Newsletter, Jalen Green Rookie Card: 7 Best Cards You Need To Know About (2022), The Ultimate List of 27 Giannis Antetokounmpo Rookie Cards (2022), The Ultimate List of 27 Stephen Curry Rookie Cards (2022), The Ultimate List of 24 Jayson Tatum Rookie Cards (2022), The Ultimate List of 40 Luka Doncic Rookie Cards (2022), Prices: $20 $250 / card, depending on service level (see below), Grading Scale: 1-Poor to 10-Pristine, including .5 scores (e.g., 8.5), Turnaround time: Varies and delayed as of Feb. 2021, see, Services: modern and vintage card grading, authentication, comic book grading, BGS-10-Pristine cards capture highest value in market, Vintage card catalog not as comprehensive as others, Delayed turnaround times (as of February 2021), Prices: $6 $20 / card, depending on service level and order size (see below), Grading Scale: 1-Fair to 10-Gem-Mint, including .5 scores (e.g., 8.5), Turnaround times for basic service faster than most (as of February 2021), Brand recognition lower than some competitors, GMA-10-Gem-Mint cards valued less than PSA, BGS, and SGA, Prices: $20 $55 / card, depending on service level and order size (see below), Grading Scale: 1 to 10 (limited information available thus far), Year Founded: 2021 (as far as I can tell), Technology enabled grading to remove subjectivity and improve consistency, Pricing based on turnaround time, not card value, Slab labels color coordinated with team colors, HGA 10-Gem-Mint value is unknown in market to-date, Lowest grading price is higher than competitors (e.g., $20 instead of $8-10), Prices: $20 $5,000 / card, depending on service level (see below), Grading Scale: 1-Poor to 10-Gem-Mint, including .5 scores (e.g., 8.5) and qualifiers (e.g., Off Center, Staining, Print Defect), Turnaround time: Varies and mostly suspended of May 2021, see, Services: modern and vintage card grading, unopened pack grading, autograph authentication, original photograph authentication, ticket grading, sports memorabilia authentication, PSA 10-Gem-Mint valued above all other Gem-Mint grades in market, No half-point grade between 9 and 10 (e.g., 9.5), Prices: $10 $25 / card, depending on service level and size of order (see below), Grading Scale: 1-Poor to 10-Gem-Mint, including .5 scores (e.g., 8.5), Turnaround time: 2-10 days, unknown if there are delays, see, Turnaround times appear to be less impacted in 2021, ISA 10-Gem-Mint grades likely capture lower values than competitors, but limited data available for my analysis to confirm, Prices: $30 $3,750 / card, depending on service level (see below), Services: modern and vintage card grading, uniform authentication, SGC 10-Gem-Mint cards are valued similar to Beckett Gem-Mint and higher than GMA, Large card catalog especially with vintage cards, SGC 10-Gem-Mint captures less value than PSA 10 Gem-Mint. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Seymour, TN, Hybrid Grading Approach (HGA) is a brand-new grading service. If you do not wish to agree to and abide by the Program Terms and Conditions in their entirety, you are not authorized to participate in the Program. they wont switch out a card that you believe is worth a million dollars. GMAs 7 day turnaround is perfect for that. I collected these cards based on condition. Thank you for your interest in Beckett Mobile App. The Referrer, a current OPG customer of Beckett, clicks the Refer & Save Program link on the Beckett website and shares a Referral Program Link through email, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or the referral URL with a person, the Referred; ii. We will return emails as soon as possible. It appears that the grading companies require that you mail them the cards to be graded and are not taking walk-ins due to the pandemic. I will likely send HGA a few of my cards this year to learn more about the new technology. I deal in a variety of cards from sports, to CCGs, and non-sport cards and I can see the varied label formats etc. You're grading a baseball card, not the Mona Lisa.