At the time of writing, Beckett grading costs 17.95 dollars a card for Base with subgrades, 34.95 dollars for Standard and 79.95 dollars for Express, plus shipping, insurance and a 3 dollar upcharge on any card that comes back a 10 with subgrades. The bigger story right now is availability. Beckett's website and app have been offline since September 9, 2026, submissions run through a temporary online form, and Beckett has been opening and pausing service levels as it works through demand.
Here is what each service costs, what is actually open, and how to work out your real cost per card before you ship anything.
What is open right now
Status as of October 10, 2026. Beckett.com and the Beckett app are still offline. According to Beckett's maintenance notice, Express submissions are open through a temporary submission form, while Base and Standard submissions are temporarily paused, with a waitlist to be notified when they reopen. Beckett says availability may change based on demand and its ability to meet turnaround estimates.
Payment is not taken on the temporary form. Beckett reviews each submission, confirms the final total and emails a payment link. You can also drop off and pick up cards at Beckett's headquarters in Plano, Texas, by appointment, and some card shows offer in person Beckett submissions.
Because this has changed several times since September, check Beckett's notice the day you plan to submit. Base and Standard briefly reopened on September 15 before being paused again.
Beckett grading prices by service level
These are the per card prices Beckett published for each service at the time of writing. Turnaround times are Beckett's estimates in business days, not guarantees.
Base with subgrades: 17.95 dollars per card. Estimated turnaround of 75 or more business days. This is the cheapest way to get a BGS slab with all four subgrades on the label. Beckett also offers Base without subgrades as its lowest priced option.
Standard: 34.95 dollars per card. Estimated turnaround of 45 business days.
Express: 79.95 dollars per card. Estimated turnaround of 15 business days. This is the only service open through the temporary form at the time of writing.
Priority, Beckett's fastest tier, was not offered on the temporary form during recent checks.
The extra costs to plan for
The 10 upcharge. Cards that receive a 10 with subgrades carry an additional 3 dollar charge. It is a nice problem to have, but budget for it if you are submitting modern cards that could come back pristine.
Add ons. Autograph grading, oversized card handling, reholdering and relabeling are all extra. Prices for these were not listed alongside the main tiers at the time of writing, so confirm them on your invoice.
Shipping and insurance both ways. You pay to send cards to Plano and to get them back, and insurance is based on declared value. Declare an honest value. Beckett confirms the final total after it receives and reviews your cards.
Dealer and group submissions. Card shops and group submitters often add their own fee on top of Beckett's price in exchange for handling the paperwork and shipping. That can still be worth it for small batches, but compare the all in number, not the headline price.
How to work out your real cost per card
Use this simple formula: number of cards times the service fee, plus any 10 upcharges and add ons, plus shipping and insurance both ways.
For example, 10 cards at the Base with subgrades rate is 179.50 dollars. If two come back as 10s, add 6 dollars, for 185.50 dollars. If your round trip shipping and insurance comes to around 40 dollars, the total is about 225 dollars, or roughly 22.55 dollars a card. Small batches cost more per card because shipping is spread across fewer cards, which is why many collectors wait until they have a stack worth sending.
Then ask the only question that really matters: is the card worth more graded than raw, by more than it costs to grade? Look up recent sold prices for your card raw and at the grade you realistically expect. Apps that show sold comps, including Cards AI, make that comparison quicker, and an AI condition estimate can help you decide which cards are worth submitting at all. If the gap is small, grading costs you money.
What you get for the money: subgrades and labels
The reason many collectors pay for Beckett is the subgrades. A BGS label can show four separate scores for centering, corners, edges and surface, so a buyer can see exactly why a card got its grade.
The headline labels work like this. A Black Label Pristine 10 requires a perfect 10 in all four subgrades, which is rare and carries a big premium. A Gold Label Pristine 10 is also an overall 10 but did not hit perfect 10s across the board. Below that, a Gem Mint 9.5 is the grade most modern cards are chasing. If you want to know what moves those scores, our card centering guide explains how centering is measured and what it takes for the top grades.
Beckett vs PSA, SGC and CGC on cost
Beckett's entry price with subgrades is competitive, but the right grader depends on the card, not just the fee. PSA slabs often sell for more on many modern and vintage cards, while BGS is strong for modern cards where subgrades and Black Label potential matter. For the other companies' current prices, see our breakdowns of PSA grading cost and SGC grading cost, and our PSA vs BGS vs SGC vs CGC comparison for which slab tends to sell best for which kind of card.
If you would rather hand your cards to someone in person, check our card show directory for upcoming shows near you, since some events offer on site grading submissions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Beckett grading cost? At the time of writing, Base with subgrades is 17.95 dollars a card, Standard is 34.95 dollars and Express is 79.95 dollars, plus shipping, insurance and a 3 dollar upcharge for cards that grade a 10 with subgrades.
Is Beckett grading open right now? Beckett's website and app have been offline since September 9, 2026. At the time of writing, Express is open through a temporary submission form, and Base and Standard are paused. Check Beckett's maintenance notice before you submit.
How long does BGS grading take? Beckett estimates 75 or more business days for Base, 45 for Standard and 15 for Express. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Does Beckett include subgrades? Yes, on Base with subgrades and the higher service levels. Base without subgrades is a cheaper option with only an overall grade.
What is a BGS Black Label? A Black Label Pristine 10 means all four subgrades, centering, corners, edges and surface, are a perfect 10. It is one of the rarest and most valuable grades in the hobby.
How do I submit to Beckett while the website is down? Use Beckett's temporary submission form linked from its maintenance notice, mail your cards to Beckett in Plano, Texas, with a copy of your paperwork, or book an appointment to drop them off in person.
