BGS/JSA grading question

cmnkb8 · Feb 13, 2010

I recently submitted 14 cards (all certified autographs) to BGS during their $10 5-day Registry special. I got my order back yesterday and 2 of the cards I submitted, both 1994 Upper Deck Alex Rodriguez "Alumni" Certified Autographs #298 (with the UD AUthenticated sticker on back), were returned ungraded (they didn't even break the tape on the Card Saver I's that the cards were in) with a Post-it note that says "Send to JSA".

WTF?

I mean, those cards are already certified authentic by Upper Deck, why do I need to send them to JSA? And the worst part is, they charged me the grading fee and autograph surcharge for those 2 cards, but they didn't even look at them. Has anyone have this happen to them before? Since they didn't even look at the cards, do you think it would be fair to to call BGS Customer service and try and get my fees refunded for those 2 cards?

Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

cmnkb8 · Feb 13, 2010

bump...

anyone?

nyc3 · Feb 14, 2010

Maybe someone can correct me if I am wrong but isn't the rules any autograph card over 10 years old has to be authenticated? I cant find it on their site, but I could have sworn I remember either reading or hearing this.

AndruwHRJones · Feb 14, 2010

cmnkb8 said:
I recently submitted 14 cards (all certified autographs) to BGS during their $10 5-day Registry special. I got my order back yesterday and 2 of the cards I submitted, both 1994 Upper Deck Alex Rodriguez "Alumni" Certified Autographs #298 (with the UD AUthenticated sticker on back), were returned ungraded (they didn't even break the tape on the Card Saver I's that the cards were in) with a Post-it note that says "Send to JSA".

WTF?

I mean, those cards are already certified authentic by Upper Deck, why do I need to send them to JSA? And the worst part is, they charged me the grading fee and autograph surcharge for those 2 cards, but they didn't even look at them. Has anyone have this happen to them before? Since they didn't even look at the cards, do you think it would be fair to to call BGS Customer service and try and get my fees refunded for those 2 cards?

Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

I am not 100% familiar with the card, but know they were pack issued. The ones you have sound like they were signed after 1994 and UD authenticated them, thus the reason they would need to go to JSA. That is my guess, but like I said, I am not 100% familiar with the card.

BGS still grades auto cards from 1995 that I know of, I have had a number of Andruw Jones Best autographs graded from 1995.

Your best bet may be to contact BGS and ask them, I would assume they have the answer you are looking for.

WJCIII · Feb 14, 2010

The age of the auto doesn't matter but there are "certified" autos that BGS requires to have JSA authentication on including the cards you have and others like Topps Rookie Premiere autos, most Classic autos, most Signature Rookies autos, etc. These are all sets that are known to have counterfeits.

cmnkb8 · Feb 14, 2010

I see. Well guess that explains the JSA thing. I'm still peeved they charged me the grading fees without looking at the cards. Oh well, guess I'll call them and try for a refund. Thanks for the comments.

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