Can you fake a PSA card?

Though uncommon, criminals do attempt to counterfeit PSA grading inserts using actual certification numbers derived from public sources. As a general rule, PSA encourages the purchase of PSA verified collectibles from trustworthy sources. Marketplaces such as Craigslist, Mercari and Offer Up are not recommended.

What’s better Beckett or PSA?

While PSA gets the lion’s share from consumers, Beckett Grading Services is no slouch in the grading industry either. This company has two advantages over its main competitor: a better-looking label and a faster turnaround time.

Can you drop off cards at Beckett?

Only “Beckett Certified Graders” are allowed to grade cards in BGS. Beckett/CBCS offices will be closed for Walk-in drop-offs and pickups, effective July 27, 2020. If you have any questions regarding the local drop off/pick-up procedures, please contact the BGS Sales Manager based in the Dallas office 972-448-9144.

How much does it cost to send a card to Beckett?

Estimated (Premium, Express, Standard, Economy)

Service Levels	Order Size
Standard	$50/card
Standard – No Sub Grades	$30/card
Economy	$35/card
Economy – No Sub Grades	$20/card

Where is Beckett card grading?

Yorba Linda

How much does it cost to get a card graded?

The professional card grading companies such as PSA, SCG & Beckett love to make this claim, as it is a justification for charging $5 to $15 to grade a common card! The real cost to have a card graded is usually $14 to $17 per card when you consider the overpriced shipping and insurance charges.

Does PSA clean your cards?

Inspect Your Cards With a Magnifying Lamp PSA uses the latest technology to catch flaws like re-coloring, surface scratches, reprints, fraudulent autographs, cutting and so on. Check out my article on the Top 10 Magnifying Lamps For Inspecting Your Cards for a list of options.