Comparison · Germany
PSA vs Beckett (BGS)
Side-by-side on modeled all-in cost for 3 cards in Germany, turnaround, subgrades and grading scale — from dated, sourced evidence. Unknowns stay visible; no fake "winner" when the data is incomplete.
Checked on 20 Oct 2026
Modeled comparison, not a quote; not tax or customs advice. Verify on each official site.
PSA vs Beckett (BGS) at a glance
| Factor | PSA | Beckett (BGS) |
|---|---|---|
| Modeled all-in | €149.97 | €68.85 |
| Base fee | €49.99 | €22.95 |
| Tier modeled | Standard (EU/Frankfurt) | Base (Beckett Europe) |
| Turnaround | 80–90 days | 75 days |
| Subgrades | No | Yes |
| Grading scale | 1-10 | 1-10 |
| Half grades | No | Yes |
| Grading method | Human | Human |
| Cert lookup | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | Active | Unknown |
The honest verdict — it depends
On modeled all-in cost for 3 cards in Germany, Beckett (BGS) comes out about €81.12 cheaper. But one or both still have unpublished cost components, so treat the gap as indicative rather than final.
- If you want subgrades (centering / corners / edges / surface): PSA = no, Beckett (BGS) = yes. This is often the deciding factor between these two.
- If speed matters: PSA 80–90 days vs Beckett (BGS) 75 days (published targets).
- If you're in Germany: both price in this market; landed cost still depends on shipping, VAT and insurance — see card grading cost from Germany.
PSA cost breakdown
Base fee × 3€149.97
Outbound & return shippingNot published
InsuranceNot published
VatNot published
MembershipIncluded / €0.00
Upchargeif graded value exceeds tier max value, tier difference + ~EUR10-12 handling at intermediaries
Source: https://www.apgrading.net/card-grading-cost-comparison/ ↗
Beckett (BGS) cost breakdown
Base fee × 3€68.85
Outbound & return shippingNot published
InsuranceNot published
VatNot published
MembershipNone required
UpchargeNot published
Source: https://www.apgrading.net/card-grading-cost-comparison/ ↗
Frequently asked questions
- Is PSA or Beckett (BGS) cheaper?
- Modeled all-in for 3 cards in Germany, Beckett (BGS) is about €81.12 cheaper (€149.97 vs €68.85). Some cost components are not yet published for one or both, so treat this as indicative. Checked 20 Oct 2026.
- Does PSA or Beckett (BGS) give subgrades?
- PSA: subgrades no. Beckett (BGS): subgrades yes. If you want individual centering/corners/edges/surface marks, that difference matters.
- What turnaround do PSA and Beckett (BGS) advertise?
- PSA Standard (EU/Frankfurt): 80–90 days. Beckett (BGS) Base (Beckett Europe): 75 days. These are published service targets, not guarantees.
Related
- Full profiles: PSA grading fees & profile · Beckett (BGS) grading fees & profile
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- Landed cost in this market: card grading cost from Germany
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