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There are a number of threads that discuss the pros and cons of each grading company along with people's preference. I recommend doing a quick search.

For me, SGC is my favorite. I like the look and feel of the case, feel they do the best overall job and they're easy to work with. I collect mostly pre-war cards and I feel SGC is the most consistent with grading those. I think post-war up until 1980, SGC graded cards look the best as well. Post-1980, I actually prefer PSA.

If you're looking to make money off of cards, PSA graded cards tend to yield a slightly higher closing price. However, I've heard horror stories of how long their turnaround can be. Beckett is respected and the toughest on grading. However, their cases are thick and not liked by many. Their case is also the hardest to crack open, which makes counterfeiting less of a problem with BVG graded cards. On the flip side, PSA cases are the easiest to open, which unfortunately, allows for more counterfeiting.