BGS - Supplementary Insurance
BGS - Supplementary Insurance
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With the additional insurance for BGS you have the option of having your cards insured extra for the return journey from BECKETT to ETA.
We recommend the BGS supplementary insurance if the value of your card exceeds the insured value of Base or Standard.
If we ship your cards back to you, this does not apply. If you would like an upgrade/insurance, you can select this separately during checkout and shipping.
Note: This always refers to the value of the card after grading, i.e., what the card is worth after grading by BGS. The value communicated to us via the grading form or similar means applies.
Step by step instruction at ETA
We have created a step-by-step guide for you so that we can answer most questions directly and guide you through the ordering process right up to the shipping of your cards.
Please watch our YouTube video here: ETA order process on YouTube
or read the step-by-step instructions.
Step 1: Order your grading service
- Select the desired grading service and the number of cards to be graded.
- Enter your personal details and delivery information at checkout (create a customer account if you don't already have one for more benefits).
- Choose the payment method that suits you best.
- Complete order.
Step 2: Shipping preparation
- You will receive a confirmation email of your order.
- You can optionally fill out the grade form linked below this step and include it with your package. This is now optional and no longer required.
- Please note that all your cards must be sent in a penny sleeve and a card saver. This is mandatory for submission to PSA, BGS, and CGC! You can also use newspaper or bubble wrap in the package you send your cards to us to prevent them from slipping and remain undamaged.
Step 3: Shipping
- Pack the cards you are sending in the package with newspaper and bubble wrap.
- If you wish, please include the card grade form in your package sent to us. (Not required)
- Send your parcel exclusively with DHL to the following address:
Posting address for Germany:
Efthimios Holevas
Postal number: 1065342944
Packstation: 183
Postal Code: 50997 Cologne
Germany
Simply write your order number somewhere visible on the package! (You'll find the order number in your confirmation email!)
Return address for international shipping:
ETA Grading Service GBR
Efthimios Holevas
Otto-Hahn-Str. 7b
50997 Cologne
Germany
Step 4: The Grading Process
- Your package will be taken from the packing station.
- Your package and cards will be removed from the package via video recording with the utmost security and care.
- Cards are prepared for grading at PSA, BGS and CGC.
- Preparation of the submission.
- Dispatch at the next submission date (usually at the beginning of each month)
- Weekly updates of your submission on the ETA-GS.com website. Updated every Monday. You can view these at any time under "Tracking Status" above.
- Your cards will be on their way back to you no later than one week after they arrive with us from PSA, BGS and CGC.
Some information for you
*BAS autographs on the card
For autographs, such as those of Mitsuhiro Arita or Jason Paige, BGS may charge a subsequent fee of up to $250.
We'll pay in advance to ensure your card arrives safely back to us. We'll then invoice you for the difference.
Shipment
Your package will be sent directly to us in Cologne.
After we have secured and processed your shipment, we prepare your cards for shipment to BGS.
At the top of the page, you'll see a timer for the next submission. If you submit your cards and they arrive before the timer expires, they'll be included in the monthly submission. Otherwise, your cards will be processed with the next submission. You'll receive an email when your cards have been received and processed for submission, so you'll know when we've processed them.
We love transparency! That's why you can see where your cards are at any time on our website.
You will only be charged at checkout for the return shipping of your cards to you after we have received them back from BGS.
Processing time
Unfortunately, the processing times stated can be significantly changed/influenced by the following factors:
- Processing by PSA/BGS/CGC/WATA
- Customs offices through return shipment
- Miscellaneous
We're doing our best to make things happen quickly, but unfortunately, sometimes our hands are tied. We hope for your understanding.
Card Grade Form (optional)
The card grade form is OPTIONAL, so you don't have to use it, but you can if you want.
You will receive the form via email after placing your order. The easiest way is to fill it out digitally, print it out, and simply enclose it with the package you're sending us.
Then nothing stands in the way of your degree.
The ETA ordering process - Video
