[nolan5000]

I use PSA and yes they are a tough grade - but better than BCCG if you ask me. I think PSA cards go through 3-4 different graders but I can't be sure. beckett grading is nice cause they tell you how the card scored on centering, surface, corners etc.

I have had the same issues you are having - I sent in a '54 Mantle and it came back with a minimum size requirement - I guess someone tried to trim the edge to make the centering more appealing. THe card itself does not look like it. Also, I bought a '53 Jackie Robinson off ebay that came back with questionable authenticity.

Although that happened, PSA gave me free grading coupons for my next batch.

I use PSA because some I like the slimmer slabs. I think becketts slabs are too bulky/square/ unattractive. Also, I have personally seen more PSA graded cards at shows and shops.

PSA's slabs are a joke; the card slides around in it and maybe at one time the card may have been a PSA 10. But it won't stay a PSA 10 in the long run.

I use BGS/BVG for all of my Grading. I even buy PSA 10's & SGC 98's and cross them over to BGS/BVG's. I've NEVER subbed to PSA; I've Only subbed to Beckett. As an added bonus, Beckett's HQ is located in the single greatest state!! GO COWBOYS!!