Guess Beckett Grading Services Has Resorted to Making Cold Calls

[ronfromfresno]

Got an odd call this morning, from Beckett Grading Services offering a deal. Funny thing is that I have never graded a card, and haven't really thought about submiting something other than pre-war vintage. When I let the rep know I had no desire to grade cards at this time they hung up. Anyone else receive a cold call this morning?

 

[masonphillip]

Strange.

I know beyond the shadow of a doubt they are busier than ever.

 

[lisu]

I got a call a couple of years ago from an outside salesperson from BGS. Joe Clemons told me that they use them to drive business from people who don't usually submit.

 

[RiceLynnEvans75]

This seems to happen every once in awhile based on various postings on various message boards over the past couple of years. Personally, I've only gotten one of these calls once a few years back, though that may have been for a subscription.

 

[WJCIII]

They have been doing this for the last 3 years. As Lisa said they call people that haven't submitted in a while to try to get them going again. I'm surprised they're still doing this considering how busy they are.

 

[ThoseBackPages]

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[jcmint]

Id love to see them handle whats on their plate before taking on more subs. Hey thats just me though. LOL

They have been doing this for the last 3 years. As Lisa said they call people that haven't submitted in a while to try to get them going again. I'm surprised they're still doing this considering how busy they are.

 

[ballerskrip]

Id love to see them handle whats on their plate before taking on more subs. Hey thats just me though. LOL

Well, I tend to agree. When they have cards in their hands for 5 months+ and in some cases much longer, they shouldn't be hiring people to cold call searching for more business. Keep your customers, and keeping them happy, etc. is much cheaper than looking for new business. As someone who has been in a sales environment for over 10 years, this is sales and business 101.

 

[lisu]

Well, I tend to agree. When they have cards in their hands for 5 months+ and in some cases much longer, they shouldn't be hiring people to cold call searching for more business. Keep your customers, and keeping them happy, etc. is much cheaper than looking for new business. As someone who has been in a sales environment for over 10 years, this is sales and business 101.

5 months?! what?!

 

[WJCIII]

Well, I tend to agree. When they have cards in their hands for 5 months+ and in some cases much longer, they shouldn't be hiring people to cold call searching for more business. Keep your customers, and keeping them happy, etc. is much cheaper than looking for new business. As someone who has been in a sales environment for over 10 years, this is sales and business 101.

I agree with both of you guys and I'm sure a lot of the folks at the Dallas BGS office would as well.

 

[jimmyjam1973]

I only submit cards RCR when the shop back home in San Antonio has a grading there, but I'd take a shot if they sent me a deal.

 

[flightposite]

Don't they always get cards back on time? Can't really hate on a business for trying to make more money. Loved the repeat customer deal they had in December, worked out to $10 per card/10 days.

 

[Johnny G]

They called me last night too. I said not grading any cards right now. He said next time you do, call customer service for a special discount but wouldnt say what it is.

 

[ballerskrip]

Don't they always get cards back on time? Can't really hate on a business for trying to make more money. Loved the repeat customer deal they had in December, worked out to $10 per card/10 days.

On their guaranteed turn around times, they are pretty darn good.

 

[Pine Tar]

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

I got a call and I've never submitted anything to BGS or subscribed to the magazine. They must have my number from the BMB days?

 

[David Anthony]

Do all of you know how they even got your numbers?

 

[ronfromfresno]

Do all of you know how they even got your numbers?

Nope, as a matter of fact when I join BMB in 1998 or so I had a different number.

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

Nope, as a matter of fact when I join BMB in 1998 or so I had a different number.

Yeah, come to think of it, when I joined BMB I did too. Have changed it a couple of times since. I have no idea how they got my cell number.

 

[ballerskrip]

I wish they would call me soliciting, because my response would be intense...