How Beckett Can Actually Compete With PSA In 2025

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, I break down why Beckett is getting flooded with cards, why they’re still behind PSA, and the 5 concrete moves they could make to actually turn it around. We talk grading scale tweaks, tech upgrades, transparency, turnaround times, and why creators might be the secret weapon. Drop your Beckett hot takes in the comments.

Timestamps

• 0:00 – What up chicken nuggets + why Beckett is at a crossroads
• 0:42 – PC Sports Cards stops taking Beckett subs: what that really means
• 2:55 – Who’s grading what: PSA, CGC, SGC, Beckett by the numbers
• 7:14 – Fix #1: No more BGS 9.5s and how to convert them to 10s
• 9:29 – Fix #2: Modernize the app, site, and slabs
• 10:52 – Fix #3: Go all in on transparency with scans, AI, and QR codes
• 14:01 – Fix #4: Turnaround times and why speed is Beckett’s biggest opportunity
• 15:34 – Fix #5: Partner with trusted creators, not just flippers
• 21:10 – Message to Beckett and shoutout to Chicken Nugget Nation

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