Comparison · Germany
CGC Cards 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.
CGC Cards vs Beckett (BGS) at a glance
| Factor | CGC Cards | Beckett (BGS) |
|---|---|---|
| Modeled all-in | €60.69 | €68.85 |
| Base fee | €20.23 | €22.95 |
| Tier modeled | Bulk (EU/Munich) | Base (Beckett Europe) |
| Turnaround | 85 working days | 75 days |
| Subgrades | No | Yes |
| Grading scale | 1-10 | 1-10 |
| Half grades | Yes | Yes |
| Grading method | Human | Human |
| Cert lookup | Yes | Yes |
The honest verdict — it depends
On modeled all-in cost for 3 cards in Germany, CGC Cards comes out about €8.16 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 But one or both still have unpublished cost components, so treat the gap as indicative rather than final.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): CGC Cards = no, Beckett (BGS) = yes. This is often the deciding factor between these two.
- If speed matters: CGC Cards 85 working 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.
CGC Cards cost breakdown
Base fee × 3€60.69
Outbound & return shippingNot published
InsuranceNot published
VatNot published
MembershipNone required
UpchargeNot published
Source: https://www.cgccards.de/submit/services-fees/cgc-grading/ ↗
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 CGC Cards or Beckett (BGS) cheaper?
- Modeled all-in for 3 cards in Germany, CGC Cards is about €8.16 cheaper (€60.69 vs €68.85). Some cost components are not yet published for one or both, so treat this as indicative. Checked 20 Oct 2026.
- Does CGC Cards or Beckett (BGS) give subgrades?
- CGC Cards: subgrades no. Beckett (BGS): subgrades yes. If you want individual centering/corners/edges/surface marks, that difference matters.
- What turnaround do CGC Cards and Beckett (BGS) advertise?
- CGC Cards Bulk (EU/Munich): 85 working days. Beckett (BGS) Base (Beckett Europe): 75 days. These are published service targets, not guarantees.
Related
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