From the popular PSA cert verification to a not as mainstream grading brand like BCCG and their serial lookup, if you have a slabbed card, there’s usually an easy way to double check its details. And it’s no different with Sportscard Guaranty Corporation! So here are the steps to the easy SGC card look up, […]
SGC Card Lookup Guide & Tutorial Read More »
To look up a BCCG serial number, follow these steps. After doing so you’ll see a screen like this where you can verify the card information matches the serial number of the card in question. The information includes: More About BCCG We’ve also covered BCCG slabs a bit on this blog, so here are some
BCCG Serial Number Lookup Read More »
When putting together a post the other day on what is a BCCG 10, I realized that not only are not all card grading scales equal, but even the common 1-10 card grading scale could differ between the popular card grading services. So, in case you were wondering yourself and wanted all of that information
Card Grading Scales: The Ultimate Guide Read More »
Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries in card collecting since 2020 has been “how long is it going to take to get my cards graded and returned to me?” For most, it’s not a great feeling to go from the excitement of the process of sending in a treasured card for grading to getting more
SGC Grading Turnaround Time Updates From Various Sources Read More »
It’s amazing how much the hobby has evolved. We have gone from simple, straightforward cards that didn’t warrant any question or big decisions to cards with jerseys and autographs; prizms and refractors, graded slabs, and so much more. It’s good and bad, but we won’t debate it much now. The looming question for you today
What are Beckett Subgrades & Are They Needed? Read More »
The PSA reslab fee – also known as the reholder cost – starts at $25/card. Here is the current reslab fee menu as of November 2023: While turnaround times vary with demand and are unstated, you can pay for the following expedited services: But, what does all of this mean? It can certainly be a
What is the PSA Reholder Fee? Read More »
Just when you think you have a handle on card grading, you see a BCCG graded card pop-up on eBay, which, from your research, you see includes “Beckett” in the acronym, yet is different than BGS (and BVG for that matter). So, what gives? What is BCCG, how is it different than BGS—and how does
What is a BCCG 10? How Does it Compare to PSA Grading? Read More »
In cards, slabbed means inside of a slab, which is the container a card is encased in by different card grading services. Each grading company has their own slab style, with the PSA slab a relatively slimmer and lightweight encasing while BGS offers a bulkier option. So, a slabbed card is usually a graded card.
What Is a Slabbed Card? Read More »
Let’s say you open a pack of cards and pull something of value—perhaps a 2020 Topps Chrome Luis Robert Pink Refractor RC. Nice! Now, “in the old days” you’d probably be content putting that puppy into your holder of choice and then stored for safekeeping, or selling, or trading as the raw card that it
What Does “PSA POP” Mean in Sports Cards? Read More »
If you’ve been away from collecting for a while, your return can be a bit overwhelming. Game used relics? Autographs, serial numbers? Points? Only two baseball card brands now? What’s a break? Just give me a wax pack of cards already so I can sort them in my binder, right? One of the more perplexing
Does It Make Sense to Grade Cards? Read More »
