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ABOUT US

Built by collectors,
for collectors

Black Label Grading was founded in 2020 by John and Vicky to make professional card grading accessible across the UK and EU. We were the first intermediary in the UK and EU to provide direct access to Beckett Grading Services, and that same approach now underpins every partnership we hold.

John Parker
John Parker
CO-FOUNDER

A lifelong collector with a background in sales, recruitment and commercial operations. John understands both the financial and emotional value of trading cards, a perspective that shapes BLG's approach to card care, transparency and accountability on every submission.

Vicky Parker
Vicky Parker
CO-FOUNDER

Vicky leads brand, customer experience and communication, making sure collectors always know where their cards are, what to expect next, and how their submissions are being handled. That clarity has become one of BLG's defining strengths.

OUR TEAM

The people handling your cards

From the moment your parcel is opened on camera to the day your slabs come home, these are the people looking after your submission.

OFFICE TEAM
Amy
Amy
Events & Partnerships Manager
Grail cardAlakazam Topps Sparkle
Favourite snackPopcorn
Can't live withoutCurry on a Friday night
Joshua
Joshua
Customer Service
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Favourite snackFerrero Rocher
Can't live withoutDr Pepper
Joss
Joss
Customer Service
Grail cardBelle and Beast, Certain as the Sun
Favourite snackOreos
Can't live withoutMy Harry Potter dressing gown
Thomas
Thomas
Operations
Grail cardLenticular Deoxys
Favourite snackChocolate strawberries
Can't live withoutMy car
Millie
Millie
Operations
Grail cardSWSH181 Vaporeon V
Favourite snackCookies
Can't live withoutVideo games
Logan
Logan
Operations
Grail cardAquapolis Houndoom
Favourite snackSpring rolls
Can't live withoutMy AirPods
Will
Will
Operations
Grail cardSM193 Garchomp & Giratina GX
Favourite snackStarburst
Can't live withoutFossils
Thomas
Thomas
Operations
Grail cardLegendary Collection Mewtwo Reverse Holo
Favourite snackDark chocolate
Can't live withoutMy cats
SHOW TEAM

The faces you'll meet at our stand, taking drop-offs and giving advice at shows.

AlexAlex
JamesJames
JonnieJonnie
BoonBoon
ShaunShaun
JoeJoe
ChrisChris
DenielDeniel
ArjArj
PaulPaul
GeorgeGeorge
OUR PARTNERSHIPS

Official dealer for the big three

PSA

Official PSA dealer since 2024. For many collectors, a PSA grade is the benchmark against which everything else is judged. We submit, track and return PSA orders without the friction of submitting as an individual.

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Beckett (BGS)

Working with Beckett since 2020, the first official BGS dealer in the UK. Our long-standing relationship means efficient submissions, clear tracking and consistent handling from arrival to return.

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CGC

Expert human graders backed by advanced imaging, verification and tracking, a strong balance of accuracy, turnaround speed and cost that makes professional grading more accessible.

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BRAND AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME

Grade for free. Grow your community.

The programme is open for new applicants. As a BLG Brand Ambassador you earn points towards free grading, boost your community engagement, and connect with like-minded collectors across the hobby.

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Unique discount code

For you and your community to use on submissions.

Points towards free grading

Earn as your community submits, then redeem against your own cards.

Cross-promotion

Featured on our social channels, connected with other ambassadors.

Who can apply

1.5K+ Instagram followers (other channels considered), aged 18+, with an active community in the hobby.

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