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James GalloBeckett seems to be a lot more strict with the grading on modern cards. A BGS 9.5 should cross to a PSA 10, which is why the BGS 10 grades go for super high money.
From a Pre-war standpoint I don't think they will make it.
The other companies offer a better service, holder and are more familiar with the market.
It seems SGC is on the raise and perhaps GAI is dropping off a bit.
Regardless I don't see Beckett getting anywhere and anything under a 8.5/9 is just looked at as crap. A lot of this goes into the metal thing, but why have a BGS 8.5 when it could be a PSA 9 or 10.
In most cases I think a BGS 9.5 is nicer then a PSA 10, however as mentioned above a PSA 10 will go for more, which is all really the mental thing.
Lastly, that is the best and easiest way to crack a Beckett holder and it works very well.
James G
Looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks and 1909-11 American Caramel E90-1.