With the BCCG scale, it can be thought that the BCCG 10 or “mint or better” is equivalent to a BGS 9 or even a PSA 9 (that is in terms of the grading scale, and not necessarily the value of the card.)Īnd then if you extend that out, a BCCG 9 is “near mint or better” which is equivalent to a PSA 7, and then a BCCG 8 as “excellent or better” and equivalent to a PSA 5 (or BGS 5).

The holder itself is also less substantial than a BGS holder, as one would expect given the BGS holder is one of the thickest if not the thickest of all of the card grading options. This is different than other grading company “10s” which are labeled as “ gem mint” or “pristine.” More on these comparisons in a bit. Meaning, a BCCG 10 – which is presumably the highest grade a card can receive – is only “mint or better” as is stated on the holder. For instance, like these “Gems of the Game” below:Īs for the grading scale, the BCCG scale is far different than that of BGS, which can be misleading because BCCG still operates on a 1-10 scale. Today, you’ll see BCCG cards on eBay and elsewhere, and they seem to be born from different repack boxes that offer a “hit” in the form of a graded card. I’ll do my best to summarize the clip and also add in bits of other rumblings I’ve heard about BCCG.įirst, it’s said that BCCG was started to compete with lower-cost companies and to offer an alternative for those wanting to submit mass grading bundles at a lower price point. The video below does a nice job explaining BCCG and why it was started, along with its grading scale which is 1-10 (yet different and thus potentially misleading for anyone in the know).

Shohei Ohtani Topps Rookie Card Guide What is BCCG?īCCG stands for Beckett Collector’s Club Grading, and as the above mentions, is a completely separate grading operation from the more popular and reputable BGS.

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