Beckett pauses new Base and Standard grading submissions: what collectors should know
As of September 24, 2026 Beckett temporarily paused Base and Standard submissions again and opened a waitlist. Express remains open via the temporary Jotform while Beckett.com and the mobile app stay offline.
Updated September 24, 2026
Status as of September 24, 2026
Beckett.com and the mobile app remain offline for infrastructure upgrades since September 9, 2026. Beckett's maintenance page now titled "Express Submissions Remain Open" states that Base and Standard card grading submissions are temporarily paused with a waitlist, while Express remains available through the temporary Jotform.
Listed form prices are unchanged: Base $17.95 / Standard $34.95 / Express $79.95. Site messaging governs which tiers you can actually submit. Earlier same-day messaging that Base and Standard were open via the form is superseded by this afternoon's pause.
Read the Sep 24 pause brief on Card Grading News · Platform outage background
Background: August pause and September outage
In August 2026, Beckett temporarily paused new online submissions for Base and Standard services while focusing on existing orders and expanding capacity. Express and Priority remained available during that period.
The September 9 platform outage for infrastructure upgrades then routed collectors to a temporary form. Base and Standard briefly reopened on that form earlier in September, then paused again on September 24 while Express stayed open.
Current temporary form fees and availability
Prices listed on the temporary submission form (as of September 24, 2026), with live availability from Beckett's maintenance page:
- Base (with subgrades): $17.95; ~75+ business-day estimate. Temporarily paused (waitlist).
- Standard: $34.95; ~45-business-day estimate. Temporarily paused (waitlist).
- Express: $79.95; ~15-business-day estimate. Open via temporary form.
- Priority: Still listed on some form options at $124.95; confirm live form before assuming intake.
Pricing and availability may change based on demand and backlog. Turnaround times are estimates and not guaranteed.
What to do now
- If you need Express grading, use Beckett's temporary submission form linked from their maintenance page.
- If you need Base or Standard, join Beckett's waitlist and confirm the live maintenance page before shipping anything.
- For an existing order, you will receive automated email updates; contact Beckett Customer Service for order-specific questions.
- Pre-screen your best candidates to avoid paying submission fees on cards unlikely to grade well.
A photo-based pre-screen can help organize that inspection, but it is not a BGS grade, authentication opinion, or guarantee of a future submission result.
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FAQ
Did Beckett pause all BGS grading services?
No. As of September 24, 2026 Beckett temporarily paused new Base and Standard card grading submissions and opened a waitlist. Express remains open through the temporary Jotform while Beckett.com and the mobile app stay offline for maintenance since September 9.
What happens to an existing Beckett Base or Standard submission?
Beckett says existing submissions and packages already received will continue to be processed in-house. You will receive automated email updates as your order progresses. For order-specific status, contact Beckett Customer Service directly.
When will Beckett.com be back online?
Beckett previously mentioned September 15, 2026 as an estimated reopen date for paused services; that date has passed and the digital platforms remain offline. No new restore date has been announced. Beckett says teams are actively working on infrastructure enhancements.
Can I still submit cards to Beckett right now?
Express submissions remain available through Beckett's temporary submission form. New Base and Standard submissions are temporarily paused as of September 24, 2026; join Beckett's waitlist for reopen notices. In-person drop-offs at Beckett HQ in Plano, TX and at events are also available by appointment per Beckett's FAQ.
What are the current fees on the temporary form?
As of September 24, 2026 the temporary form still lists Base with subgrades at $17.95 (~75+ business days), Standard at $34.95 (~45 business days), and Express at $79.95 (~15 business days). Site messaging governs availability: Base and Standard are paused; Express stays open. Pricing and availability may change based on demand and backlog.