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What Is BGS (Beckett Grading Services) in Pokemon TCG?

A major grading company that grades cards using four sub-scores (centering, corners, edges, surface) averaged to a final grade.

BGS grades on a 10-point scale like PSA but includes specific sub-grades. A BGS 9.5 (Gem Mint) or 10 (Pristine) are the top grades. BGS slabs have a distinctive blue label. BGS grades are generally considered stricter than PSA.

What is BGS (Beckett Grading Services) in the Pokemon TCG?

A major grading company that grades cards using four sub-scores (centering, corners, edges, surface) averaged to a final grade.

How does BGS (Beckett Grading Services) work?

BGS grades on a 10-point scale like PSA but includes specific sub-grades. A BGS 9.5 (Gem Mint) or 10 (Pristine) are the top grades. BGS slabs have a distinctive blue label. BGS grades are generally considered stricter than PSA.

What is related to BGS (Beckett Grading Services)?

Related concepts include: PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), CGC (Certified Guaranty Company), Graded Card.

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