BVG vs. Every Other Grading Company

[Leon]

Jim,
I was basing my comments on what I have personally seen but you are correct in that I don't know ANY graders at PSA. Because of that and I don't want to be accused of bashing, I have edited my comments. Thanks for the heads up!!

[E93]

Leon,
I hope I didn't seem too harsh. It has been tough day.
JimB

[drc]

My practical advice would be to mentally separate BCCG from BVG/BGS, and leave it at that. It's like Coke and diet Coke-- they both have Coke in the name but are different things. There's no practical gain in fretting over why the two Cokes taste so different. They just do.

[BlueDevil89]

Originally Posted by drc

My practical advice would be to mentally separate BCCG from BVG/BGS, and leave it at that. It's like Coke and diet Coke-- they both have Coke in the name but are different things. There's no practical gain in fretting over why the two Cokes taste so different. They just do.

I would say COKE and NEW COKE is a more appropriate comparison. The original was cool, but the new one is a weak imitation.

[drc]

I agree that you're Coke examples are better. Some here might have gone as far as suggesting I use another Coca Cola product, Tab, and its 'Has Been Shown to Cause Cancer in Lab Mice' disclaimer.

If you want my candid opinion on the matter, I'm not a fan of BCCG, but I'm unaware that the grading is wrong (most of the complaints really boil down to the grading being different, which is an issue separate from accuracy), the grade is clearly spelled out on the label and I, or one, have no trouble differenciating between a BCCG and a BVG/BGS graded card.

[Rickyy]

BVG is fine for their grading...aesthetically I don't like their holders...I rate them behind SGC, PSA and GAI in regards to that aspect.

[teetwoohsix]

I have about 4 T206 cards graded BVG,and I feel the grades given seem right on the money.I also think Beckett needs to do away with the BCCG service completely.As you can see,it causes too much confusion,and does seem to mislead new collectors.
So why have it?
Just use the other two,BVG and BGS-who buys cards on the Home Shopping Network anyways??I didn't even know they sold cards on there?

[bobbyw8469]

BVG is fine for their grading...aesthetically I don't like their holders...I rate them behind SGC, PSA and GAI in regards to that aspect.

GAI!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Say it ain't so!!!!! I would NOT rate GAI higher than BVG.....GAI cards are noting but rubbish.......