They’ve held the line since ‘99, but rising costs are forcing a price hike at Beckett Grading.

Collectors who use Beckett grading services can expect to pay a little more later this year.

The Dallas-based company is pointing to higher expenses as the reason for the first grading fee increase since jumping into the market in 1999.

A post on the company’s site spelled out the new fees, which won’t go into effect until March 1.

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