With the dog days of summer behind us and fall rapidly drawing near, collectors await the changing of a different kind of season - the sports season. Baseball collectors can smell the first hint of postseason ball in the air as the MLB Regular Season draws to a close, while football collectors welcome the sight of NFL preseason action by clamoring to purchase the first wave of 2009 football card releases. Hockey and basketball collectors also wait in anticipation as their respective seasons draw closer. Regardless of what sports you collect, August is the season for card grading.
Card grading isn't for everyone collector, but is a great option for collectors who are looking to invest in, authenticate, or merely preserve key trading card singles. Graded sports cards are almost invariably more valuable then their ungraded counterparts (some times exponentially so), provided they receive a high grade from a reputable card grading company.
The two most highly respected card grading companies in the industry are Professional Sports Authentications (PSA) and Beckett Grading Services (BGS). Both of these card grading heavyweights are currently offering fantastic deals on their core sports card grading services.
The highlights of both company's discount promotions are listed below:
PSA Collectors Club Grading Special
(For Silver, Gold andamp; Platinum Members)
All orders must be postmarked between 08/01/09 - 08/31/09
This special is valid for Sports andamp; Non-Sports Cards from 1956 to Present for $4.50 each for cards valued under $100 each. There is 25 card minimum quantity required. The turnaround time varies with demand. Regular sized cards and Tallboys are allowed on this special (each category must be submitted on their own submission form). This special excludes Supersized Cards, Thicker Memorabilia Patch Cards, Coins andamp; Pins, T-3's and Autographed Cards.
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BGS August Grading Special
All orders must be postmarked between 08/01/09 - 08/31/09
This month, Beckett Grading is 10% off your entire grading order, including shipping, insurance, and any of surcharges that might apply with your order. This offer is valid with any of our service levels (BGS and BVG) so the savings are up to you.
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Remember that both of these deals are ending soon, so be sure to mail in your submissions by the end of the month.
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