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Beckett Media & Collectibles, one of the most respected names in the sports card grading industry, has officially opened its first full-scale grading center in Europe. Located in Germany, this facility marks a major expansion for Beckett, allowing collectors across the European Union to submit, grade, and receive their cards without the delays and costs of transatlantic shipping.
This move comes just a month after Beckett was acquired by Collectīvus Holdings, signaling a new era of growth and modernization for the company. Unlike many other grading services that only operate submission centers, where cards are still shipped overseas for final processing, Beckett’s European location will handle every step of the grading process on-site.
For collectors in Europe, this means:
The opening of the European grading center follows extensive training and standardization efforts. Beckett’s European grading team underwent in-person training at the company’s headquarters in Texas, ensuring that grading standards remain consistent across all locations worldwide.
"When you receive a ‘Pristine’ label from Beckett, it truly means something in this industry," said Dave Poole, Beckett’s Director of Grading.
"Our grading standards and criteria are second to none. When we put a 10 on a card, rest assured that it deserves it. These standards apply to all Beckett graders—no matter where they are in the world—and collectors can trust in that consistency."
This ensures that collectors in Europe will receive the same meticulous grading process that has made Beckett a leader in the hobby, including:
Beckett’s expansion into Europe is not just about convenience—it is a significant change in the global trading card grading landscape. Until now, European collectors faced several challenges when submitting cards to U.S.-based grading companies, including high shipping costs, long wait times, and additional customs fees.
With this new facility, Beckett is eliminating these barriers by offering a full-service grading center within the European Union. Collectors can submit cards directly, where they will be graded, labeled, and encapsulated on-site, reducing both time and expenses.
"While companies scramble to open submission centers in Europe, we are bringing our entire operation to the continent," said Beckett CEO Kevin Isaacson.
"We are 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."
This expansion comes at a time when demand for grading services is growing worldwide, especially in Europe, where the sports card and trading card game markets are seeing rapid growth.
Along with expanding its grading services, Beckett continues to offer secure storage options through The Beckett Vault. This service provides collectors with a safe and insured location to store valuable graded cards and collectibles.
Collectors who use Beckett Vault services can:
With Beckett’s global expansion, expect further enhancements to its Vault service, making it easier for collectors to manage and protect their investments.
Beckett’s move into Europe reflects the broader industry trend of globalizing trading card collecting. The market has seen rapid growth beyond North America, with an increasing number of collectors, investors, and hobbyists in Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Other grading companies, such as PSA, have expanded submission centers, but Beckett’s approach goes further by bringing grading and encapsulation directly to collectors outside the U.S.
With European sports card and trading card game markets growing, this expansion is perfectly timed to meet rising demand.
Collectors in Germany and the rest of the EU can now submit cards directly to Beckett’s new grading center without the need for transatlantic shipping.
For more details on the submission process, pricing, and turnaround times, visit Beckett’s official website at Beckett.com.
The launch of Beckett’s European grading center is a major step forward in international card grading services.
By eliminating the hassles of overseas submissions, Beckett is making grading more accessible, affordable, and efficient for European collectors.
With a proven track record of premium grading, rigorous quality control, and the introduction of on-site Black Label grading, Beckett is reinforcing its position as a leader in the trading card industry—both in North America and across the globe.
For collectors in Europe, this expansion means faster service, lower costs, and greater convenience, all without sacrificing the trust and prestige that come with a Beckett-graded card.
