Black Label Grading partners with four renowned entities in the collectibles industry: Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), Beckett Grading Services (BGS), Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and Sportscard Guaranty Company (SGC). All companies are US-based and each offers its own distinctive grading experience.
As part of our commitment to continually enhance the services at Black Label Grading, we are proud to announce that we are an official PSA dealer (as of December 2024). This allows us to offer a streamlined, direct submission service to PSA, alongside our existing partnerships with Beckett and CGC.
With years of experience in the grading industry, we provide a seamless and reliable process for submitting your collectibles to the three major grading companies. Black Label Grading is your one-stop hub for professional and trusted grading services.
Beckett has been a leading force in the collectibles industry since 1979, marking over 30 years of exceptional service. Initially publishing collectible price guidebooks and magazines, they soon also added web commerce and grading (BGS) services to their portfolio.
Beckett Grading Services provide card and collectible enthusiasts from across the globe world class authentication and grading services.
We first established our relationship with BGS in 2020, during the peak of the pandemic. BLG wanted to provide easy access to Beckett’s card grading services, a first at this time.
Today, our strong alliance with BGS persists, and we consistently highlight its pivotal role in the collectibles sphere.
CGC stands as a paragon in the realm of card grading and authentication, renowned for for their expertise and innovation in the industry. As a leading third-party service, CGC specializes in the authentication, grading, and encapsulation of trading card games, sports, and non-sports cards. Their approach combines advanced technology, including AI and forensic devices, with operational excellence, ensuring precise, efficient, and secure certification. CGC’s reputation is bolstered by their strong industry guarantee, providing collectors and dealers unparalleled confidence and value. Their commitment to quality, authenticity, and customer trust makes CGC a distinguished and respected brand in the collectibles community.
SGC started on a small scale in 1998 and experienced a significant boom in 2020 when the pandemic heightened the demand for sports and gaming card grading to an all-time high. The pandemic revitalized the hobby, leading to rapid growth for SGC as they expanded to meet the surge in demand. With over 24 years of experience in the trading card collectors’ market, SGC’s unique slab design features an all-black surround that makes the cards stand out and enhances their visual appeal.
Black Label Grading has established a partnership with SGC, becoming the exclusive partner in the UK and EU to offer competitive pricing.
We submit cards monthly to Beckett, PSA, CGC & SGC. Please get your cards to us before the deadline to ensure your cards are sent off in time. This month’s submission deadline is:
One of our customers, Rob, wanted to write a review of our service following his first submission with us. We were thrilled to hear of his experience so far. He’s kindly agreed to let us share his experience on our blog… so here it is....
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