Beckett opens grading center in Europe

A month after its purchase by a new owner, Beckett has launched its first European location in Germany.

Unlike submission centers that still send collectors’ cards on two transatlantic journeys, Beckett will grade, label, and slab cards on-site in the European Union, providing its perfect-grade Black Labels for pristine European cards. 

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Beckett Media & Collectibles was purchased in December by collectibles company Collēctīvus Holdings.

According to Beckett, its grading team has undergone extensive, in-person training at its Texas headquarters to work across time zones and international borders to provide collectors and customers with grading services.

“When you receive a ‘Pristine’ label from Beckett, it truly means something in this industry," said Dave Poole, director of graders at Beckett. “Our grading standards and criteria are second to none, and when we put a 10 on a card, rest assured that it deserves it. These standards are consistent with all Beckett graders, no matter where they are in the world, and our customers can take confidence in that.”

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Customers in the European Union can expect faster turnaround times, added savings on shipping, and a closer card submission process through Beckett’s on-site grading.

“While companies scramble to open up submission centers in Europe, we are bringing our entire operation to the continent,” Beckett CEO Kevin Isaacson said. “We’re on a mission to serve our customers all over the world with a top-tier experience, and opening in Europe propels us on that mission.”

For more details on how to submit cards within the European Union, visit Beckett.com.