Questions on Grading cards

[juxedo]

OK, got a few Q's on getting cards graded. BGS site down so thought I might ask here.

Is it possible to submit cards from Australia to BGS to get graded
How much is grading and turn around time
When they grade do they take into account the back of the card as well
Is BGGS the same as BGS
Will Beckett re-slab say a PSA card and give it the same grade

Thanks in advance

 

[A_Iverson_I]

#1. Yes
#2. Depends on the service level you get.
#3. Yes, but I don't think things such as centering on the back are judged too harshly
#4. I think you mean BCCG? If so, no they are most certainly NOT the same.... BCCG is the cheaper/nastier grading of the two and not worth it at all.
#5. I believe you will have to crack it yourself and they will then give it their own grade.

 

[juxedo]

cheers, and I have also seen cards in just sleaves with a BGS sticker on top. like a raw card review or something. what the hell does this mean. does it guarantee the grade stated.

 

[A_Iverson_I]

cheers, and I have also seen cards in just sleaves with a BGS sticker on top. like a raw card review or something. what the hell does this mean. does it guarantee the grade stated.

I believe these are ones people get graded on-site at card shows or something..... don't think it guarantees anything, just gives them a brief idea whether it's worth sending in for proper grading?