BVG grading: yes? no?

[RedlegsFan]

I have a direct source to the Beckett grading company. I get a pretty decent deal, and thinking of getting a few pre war cards graded/authenticated. I dont see too many BVG pre war cards for sale in net54. So, I am wondering if paying for about 8 pre war cards to be slabbed BVG would help boost their sale on these forums? Thanks.

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[Rich Klein]

have been there for a decade or more and have tons of experience and I would frankly match Andy Broome against just about anyone as a vintage grader

Rich

[Peter_Spaeth]

Personally, just based on 50s and 60s cards I have viewed on ebay, I dont have a lot of confidence.

[Ladder7]

Fair, accurate, grading and iron-clad slabs. Just can't get past their, to be kind, pretentious BCCG brand.

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by Ladder7

Fair, accurate, grading and iron-clad slabs. Just can't get past their, to be kind, pretentious BCCG brand.

+1

Sincerely, Clayton

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by RedlegsFan

So, I am wondering if paying for about 8 pre war cards to be slabbed BVG would help boost their sale on these forums? Thanks.

If I had to choose a company to slab/protect my card (irregardless of what grade gets put on the flip) I'd choose BVG. Their holders do the best job of actually PROTECTING the card. But I store many of my cards raw in binders.

To answer your question, I think it'll depend on what the 8 cards are. Many on this board care about the card and not about what holder it is in. Are they vintage cards? Post-war? High grade or lower grade? The only way I think they may sell higher than non-slabbed is if they are high grade vintage cards and a TPG looks at them to ensure they aren't altered. Otherwise, save your money. Beckett just redid their online registry so maybe in a couple years they can start being competitive with the SGC/PSA registries so that their holders bring a premium.

[AMBST95]

I don't think they'll boost sales price any more than a SGC or PSA slab, but some collectors will pay a premium to keep their set uniform and there are by far more PSA and SGC collections so you may limit your buyer pool.

[bbcard1]

they are hard to break out....

[Leon]

I consider some of the graders friends at BVG.....but regardless of that I absolutely respect their grading as much or more than any TPG. If it is a registry card (very high grade) and you can get some registry guys chasing it , then PSA might bring more money. Also, as mentioned, if someone has all of their cards in a certain TPG holder then going with that TPG might net more. WE had quite a few BVG cards in our last auction and I am fairly sure their grading helped the prices. Just one opinion here....

[glynparson]

Not a fan at all. Still see way to many high grade cards with "issues" in my opinion.

[tschock]

I won a BVG grading voucher at the Net54 dinner last year (thanks Leon, Net54, Beckett) and FINALLY sent some cards in around Christmas time.

I sent in 5 T205s and 2 T206s and all came back right around what I expected and within their stated turn-around time. However 1 holder had a crack on the corner that I didn't notice at first, but you could see where the box they came in had a chunk dented on the edge like something fell on it. I was going to send it back but realized a Beckett grading rep was going to be at a local show so I waited to save on shipping. He took the card no questions asked and I had the re-slab back in a week.

My personal one-time experience (so far)... grading was as expected, holders are nice, and service was superb. I can't speak to resale value though.

[Sean1125]

I believe they overgrade .5-1 grade more than other companies. I've had several cards that were 8's but too off center for another company to give them that grade - don't get me wrong they still got a premium - but I think it is a crapshoot with beckett, if you get the same grade PSA or SGC gives you the $$ is less.

[Taxman]

Great holder...tamper evident...Also, Mark (which is a board member) offers awesome customer service.

[botn]

On my modern issue submissions they seem to get it right but simply looking on eBay there are too many 50s-70s cards which seem suspect and prices realized reflect it or at least a public's lack of confidence in their legitimacy.

[midwaylandscaping]

I stick with PSA/SGC myself. Beckett's put out the magazine for years, mass distribution, and they also grade cards. It's probably picky of me but I see conflict of interest. Beckette Price guide is not the same as PSA's SMR. Holders look nice. I believe they would survive small arms fire . But I just don't use or buy BVG/BGS and certainly not BCCG

[RedlegsFan]

Thanks for all the input guys! By the way, for those wondering, I was referring to some tobacco cards and diamond stars to send in.

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