New FAQ's

Searching for player checklist?
1. Type in the player name in the search box found at the top of the page
2. Choose the player from the results returned
3. Use the left hand navigation to choose the sport you want
4. You then have a list of all the cards for that player.
5. If the player has several cards, you will need to page through the cards.


Why do I get an error message when I try to login?
Be sure that you are entering your main Beckett email address and password, then click Login. Please note that the password is case sensitive.

Also, if you enter your username, or if you enter your Message Board username or email address, the system will not recognize it.

Where do I find the message boards?
1. Go to Discuss Page and scroll down to Player/Discussions page.
2. Choose the sport you are interested in.

How to customize my signature?
1. Click on Account Tools in the upper right hand corner of the page (toolbox icon)
2. Chose About Me
3. Add text in Discussion Signature field

How to add pictures to my signature?
You can use text or BBcode. Here is the syntax breakdown for BBcode:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBCode

For an image: [img]http:www.myimageurl.com[/img] and replace that url with the url location of your image.

Where are box breaks?
1. Simply do a search on the set you are looking for.
2. Choose the set from the search results
3. Scroll down on that detail page and chose the tab that says Articles
4. Box Breaks should be posted here.

Where’s the data I had in the comments section of My Collections?
If you put all the pricing data in the comments section of the old site, that data is not lost. It's just not available right now. When we add this to Organize, your data will reappear. I do apologize for the temporary inconvenience. We're working very hard to be sure you have old features as well as a slew of new ones.

Can I upload my own images in Organize?
Not just yet- but it’s coming soon.

How do you Trade?
You can participate in trade in several ways.

First, you can search on a player, card or set by typing it in the search box found at the top of the page.
• Once you see the results, choose player, card or set detail page.
• Scroll down the page and click on the TRADE tab.
• This should display all available trades.

Second, you can go to ORGANIZE
• Either select or add the cards to Organize that you are interested in trading.
• Click on the Trade link found next to the View options
• Then indicate which cards you have, which ones you want and click the trade box.
• Be sure you make the collection public so others can see what you have to trade or what you are looking for. To do this click on the icon to the left of your collection name. A box will open up and allow you to click on Make Collection Public.

What if my pricing subscriptions or My Collections didn’t convert?
More than likely, we can help you with this. Please email customerservice@beckett.com with your member name so we can work with you to recover your data.

Where is my pricing?
1. Type in Card, Player, Set, or Year information in the large search field at the top of every page.

• You will then see search results that you can browse through.
• By default, the results will appear in a "gallery view," where you can see thumbnail images for the items you searched for.
• If you are subscribed to online pricing, click on the appropriate item and view Beckett pricing on the item's detail page.
• If you click on a detail page for a Set, you can view pricing on the whole set by clicking the "Price" tab from the detail page.
• Remember, you can be as specific or as general as you would like when using this search bar. The broader your search, the more steps there will be in finding the desired item.

2. If you would like to search in a way similar to the old OPG format, hover over the area marked "sport" underneath the large search bar.

• Select the desired sport from the text cloud. You will then see a broad search results page for the selected sport, firstly listing the sport's main "page."
• Click the tab marked "list view" to get a simplified version of your search results.
• Use the navigation on the left to drill down by set year, player, team, etc.
• This should seem very familiar, as it looks like the "search by year" option in the OPG.
• Scroll through to find the set, card, car, player, or team you are looking for.
• When in list view, you can view the item's description title and it's respective price to the right.

You can view a video tutorial on how to get pricing here.

You can view a video tutorial on searching here.

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Registration/Logging In

How do I login on Beckett.com?
To login to Beckett.com, click the "Sign In" button in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Enter your Email Address and Password, and then click "Login". You will be taken to your Home Page that you can personalize with Content Blocks.

I had an account on the previous Beckett.com website. What should I do?
The email address and password you used on the previous Beckett.com are the ones you will use on the New & Improved Beckett.com. Look for the Sign In button in the upper right hand corner of the screen, enter your email address and password, and you will be taken to your Home Page.

If it is your first time logging into the new Beckett.com, you will see some information explaining the changes and how to get around the new website.

How do I register on Beckett.com?
Ready to become a part of the Beckett.com community? Look for the "Join Beckett" button in the upper right hand corner of the page to bring up the registration screen. Enter your Member Name, Email Address, Birth Date, and a Password. Don't forget to read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. You will need to agree to them in order to become a member.

You will then receive an email asking you to validate your email address. Once that is done, login to Beckett.com and join in with the rest of the Collectors!

Can I be automatically logged in when I go to www.beckett.com?
Yes. If you want automatic login, check "Remember Me?" on the login page. Be sure that you are not selecting this option on a public computer or any computer where you do not have control over who is using it. You are responsible for all activity that occurs on your account. If you logout, then the auto-login function will be disabled.

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My Home and Account Information

What is my Member Name?
Your Member Name, previously known as your Username or UserID, is the name you entered when registering on Beckett.com. It will appear next to your Avatar when you are logged in as well appear to other members on Beckett.com through Trades, Discussions, Friends, Messages, or any other activities between members.

How do I add to or update my Account Information?
Move your cursor over the Account Toolbox in the upper right hand corner of the screen. A drop down menu will appear. Select Basics, make any necessary changes, and then click Save. If you want to update more information, you can select any of the tabs, About Me, Interests, Trade Settings, Pricing Subscriptions, Points, or Credit Card. Make your changes and be sure to Save them.

How can I change my Member Name (Username)?
A Member Name can be changed by going to your Account Tools/About Me tab and entering in your new Member Name. Be sure to save your changes. You must be logged into www.beckett.com to be able to access your Account Tools page.

How do I manage my Email Newsletter Subscriptions?
You can sign-up for Email newsletter subscriptions through your Account Tools/Basics tab. At the bottom, you will see the statement, “I would like to receive special offers and promotions from Beckett.” By checking this box, you will begin receiving email newsletters. The newsletters you receive will be based upon your selections on the Interests tab. You can select or unselect any of the options at any time. Be sure to Save your changes!

How do I unsubscribe from Email Newsletter Subscriptions?
You may unsubscribe from any email newsletter by unselecting the option on the Account Tools/Interests tab. To unsubscribe from all email newsletters, uncheck the box on the Account Tools/Basics tab that states you want to receive special offers and promotions from Beckett. Be sure to Save your changes!

What is an Avatar?
An Avatar is an image that will appear when you are logged in to Beckett.com. It will also appear to other members on Beckett.com when they are interacting with you through Trades, Discussions, Friends, Messages, or any other activities between members.

How can I change my Avatar?
You can change your Avatar anytime you would like. When logged in, hold the cursor over your avatar in the upper right hand corner of the page. A drop down menu will appear. Click on the Manage Avatar button.

From there you may select one of the ready-made avatars or you can upload your own image. Remember that if you are using your own image, it must be 100,000k or lower and jpg, gif, or png format.

How can I add someone as a Friend or Trader?
When you click on another member's Member Name or Avatar, it will bring up their Profile Page. Just underneath their Avatar, you will see buttons to add them as a Friend and as a Trader. Just click on the button. By adding them to your list of Friends and Traders, you will have a quick and easy way access their profile to initiate trades or send messages.

How can I improve my Experience level?
There are many ways to increase your experience level. Experience level is based upon your activity on Beckett.com. The more you participate through discussions, articles, trades, adding friends and traders, etc. the greater your experience level will become.

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Organize (formerly known as My Collections)

What's new about Organize?
Nearly all activity can now take place from the main search on Beckett.com. From your search results you can do almost everything, including entering items into Organize. You can search by player, team, set, individual card, or any other combination of search options. When you add the item(s) into Organize, it will hold them there like a big corral for all your cards. From Organize, you can search, sort, enter into a collection, adjust quantity, condition, identify as a graded card, identify if you own or want the card, set it up for Trade, and so much more.

Where are all of my collections?
If you already have an account on Beckett.com, the first time you log into the new website, all of your collections will be transferred over to the new site. This is done through a queue process and you can watch as your collections are processed and transferred into Organize. Feel free to continue adding new cards to Organize, or move to some other area of Beckett.com. It will not affect the transfer of your collections.

First time on Beckett.com? Start adding cards to Organize! These can be cards that you want or cards that you have. Then begin tagging them into collections, adding details such as condition, quantity, grading information, and more.

Why aren't there any prices?
If you do not see any pricing, then you need to get a Pricing Subscription. With a pricing subscription, you will see the Beckett high price when you go to Organize or when you search and select a card, player, set, team, or sport, or when even when you are working on a Trade.

How do I add something to Organize?
Anytime you see “+” it means that you can add that item into Organize. This can be one card or any number of cards. You can add all cards for a single player, team, set, or sport. Click on the link and it will add the item(s) into Organize for you. At that point, you will have the option of going to Organize or closing the window to continue searching the website.

How do I add something to a Collection?
You can add items to a collection by first going to Organize. Click “My Organize” at the top right hand corner of each page to quickly get to Organize.

Use the search field in Organize to bring up just the cards you want to put into a specific collection. From the search results, select “All” to check all of the cards – or if you only want certain ones in the collection, select each one individually or by page. When you have checked the items you want in your collection, click the Actions button. You can either add the card(s) to an existing collection or add them to a new collection.

Can I add Graded Cards to Organize?
Yes, you can add graded cards to Organize and then into a collection if you would like. Add the card(s) to Organize, then click the down arrow for the condition of the card. The last item on the drop down menu is Graded. Select Graded. Once you’ve selected Graded, you will be prompted to enter the serial number and the type of grading: for example, BGS, BVG, GAI, PSA, or SGC. You can also select the grade that the card received.

Can I have cards in more than one collection?
Yes, you can have cards in multiple collections. If the tags get in the way, you can turn them off by clicking the Options button and un-checking the Show Tags option.

How can I delete something from the collection?
You can remove an item from a collection, and still have it remain in Organize. Simply drag the collection tag for the item into the Trash. The card will remain in Organize, but will be out of the collection.

To put it back, select the card, then click on Actions and select the collection you want to put it back into.

How can I delete a card from Organize?
To remove something completely from organize, select the card or cards and click Actions. At the bottom of the menu, you will see an option to "Move to Trash." Select this option and it will move all of the cards to Trash (located on the left hand side of the page).

If you decide you didn't mean to put it in the Trash, just click on Trash, select the card or cards, and click Actions. Click Restore Selected to put them back into Organize.

To permanently remove the cards from Organize, click on Trash, click Actions, and then click Empty Trash. This will permanently delete these items from Organize. If you accidentally deleted an item from Organize, just search for it again in the main search and add it back into Organize.

Please note that the item(s) will remain in the Trash until you "Empty Trash" through the Actions button. At that time they will be permanently removed from Organize.

How do I delete a Collection?
You can remove a Collection from Organize, whether or not you have cards in it by clicking on the collection so that you are viewing it. Then click on the icon next to “Currently viewing.” The very first option is the option to delete the collection. Click the “X” to remove the Collection.

How many collections can I have?
You can have as many collections as you would like.

How many cards can I enter into Organize?
You may enter as many cards as you would like.

What does "Tag" mean?
When you tag an item in Organize, it means that you have added it to a specific collection. You'll see the label with the collection name next to the card description. That is the Tag.

If the tags get in the way, you can turn them off by clicking the Options button and un-checking the Show Tags option. You can still select and view your collections; you just won't see the tag.

Did you know you can change the colors of your Tags?
Select one of your collections and then click on the "Hammer" icon next to the Currently Viewing collection name at the top of the page. Select your color and the tags will turn that color.

Can other people see the collection I've created?
If you mark a collection as public, then yes, others will be able to see your collection. When they go to your Profile page, they can click on the Collections tab to see any collections that you have set up as public collections.

How do I mark a collection as Public or Private?
By default, a collection is marked as private. If you want to make a collection public, select the collection, then click on the icon next to the "Currently Viewing" line. Put a check mark in the box next to "is Public." Your collection will be seen by other members on Beckett.com.

If you no longer want your collection public, just follow the same steps and uncheck the box. This will make it a private collection again.

Remember: If your collection is Private and any of the cards have been set up for Trade, then none of the cards will appear in the Trade Tab. Just make the collection Public for the cards to be seen.

How do I indicate that I have or want this card?
When you go to Organize, or open a collection, you will see two columns toward the right side of the page. One is labeled Have, and the other is labeled Want. By entering the correct quantities into the Have and Want fields, you will be able to track your collection and know what you still need to get and what you already have.

You can use the Fill Mode to enter the same information into selected cards with the click of a button.

What is the Fill Mode?
The Fill Mode will help you easily and quickly enter the same information for multiple cards. These can be cards that are in a particular collection, or the results of a search you performed in Organize.

Select the cards that you want to update with the same information. Click the Options button and select Fill Mode. You will see a yellow tool bar appear just above your cards. In the yellow tool bar, put a check mark at the top of the column(s) you want to change. You can select any number of columns. Then enter the desired information just under the check mark and click the Fill button. You will see the information populate for the cards you have selected.

How do I set up a card for a Trade transaction?
You will see that there are different views available for Organize. The List view, the Gallery view, and the Trade view. When you select the Trade view, you will see a column labeled Trade. Put a check mark in the box next to the cards you wish to have available for trade. If the box is not checked, then it will not appear to other members as a Trade option.

This is also the page to show more specific information about the cards you have. The Have column represents the complete quantity you have of that card.

This is a perfect opportunity to use the Fill Mode!

How can I indicate that I want to sell or buy a card?
You will see that there are different views available for Organize. The Listing view, the Gallery view, and the Trade view. When you select the Trade view, you can indicate whether it is a card that you are willing to Buy or Sell. To do this, simply enter in a dollar amount into the Buy Price and/or Sell Price. If you do not enter a price into either option, then it will not appear to other members as a Buy or Sell option.

Can I sort my collections?
Yes. When you are in Organize, whether looking at a collection, looking at all your cards, or looking at some search results, you can sort by clicking on the Column Title. For example, if you click on Description, it will sort the cards by description. If you click on RC, it will sort by rookie cards. By clicking on the column title an additional time, it will alternate between ascending and descending order.

Can I search in Organize?
Yes! At the top of the page, you will see a field labeled, "Search My Organize." Type in what you want to search for and click Find. It will bring up all matches to the search word(s) you entered.

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Grading: Population Reports/Registry

How do I see population reports?
From your search results, go to the description page and click on the Grade Tab. You will see a bar chart with the population report. When you move your cursor over the various bars, you will see the actual numbers: grade and then the number at that grade. If the number is over 1000, you will see it represented with a “K” after the number. For example: 1.35K. This would equal 1350.

You have the ability to change the type of graph you see. The default is the bar graph, but you can also select a pie chart or line graph by clicking those options just above the graph.

How do I see the Graded Card Registry?
From your search results, go to the description page and click on the Grade Tab. You will see a bar chart with the population report. You will also see a link to Registry. Click on Registry. If there are registries for that card, then they will appear on the page.

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Pricing Subscriptions

What happened to my Online Price Guide?
All of your Online Price Guides transferred to the new Beckett.com when logged in for the first time. When you search for a card, look at a collection, or are working on a Trade, you will see pricing information if you have a current subscription.

What's the difference between an Online Price Guide and a Pricing Subscription?
The Online Price Guides and Pricing Subscriptions are essentially the same thing. They both provide pricing for individual cards on Beckett.com. The Pricing Subscription will allow additional flexibility to your subscriptions. You will be able to subscribe at the individual Card level, Player level, Sport level, or Total Access. You can customize it to fit your needs.

The new pricing subscriptions will automatically renew so you will not need to re-subscribe at the end of 1-month, 6-months, or 12-months. If you wish to turn off this function, hold the cursor over your Account Tools tab, select Pricing Subscriptions, and then click the Stop button next to the subscription(s) you no longer wish to have auto-renew.

If you had a subscription that transferred over to the new Beckett.com, it will not automatically renew. You will need to subscribe again to set up the auto-renewal function.

How do Pricing Subscriptions work?
Pricing Subscriptions have 2 components: 1) the level of the subscription, and 2) the duration of the subscription.

Subscription Level is the type of pricing you want. It may be pricing for an individual item, a particular player, or a specific sport. You can also get Total Access that lets you see pricing for EVERYTHING on Beckett.com.

Subscription Duration is the length of the subscription.  They come in packages of 1-month, 6-months and 12-months. The longer the duration you buy, the greater the discount!

Why are some Pricing Subscription options crossed out?
Higher-level pricing subscriptions include access to pricing for those below it. For example: If you have purchased a Football Pricing Subscription, the option to purchase a Tom Brady subscription will not be available because it is already included with the Football subscription. You will see the Pricing Subscription options crossed out so you won’t buy duplicate subscriptions.

Can I change my Pricing Subscription after I’ve purchased it?
When you purchase a Pricing Subscription, you can always upgrade to a higher level or change the duration of the subscription.

If you want to upgrade to a higher level (for example you purchase pricing for an individual card, and then decide you want the full player pricing), just subscribe to new pricing level. No other action is required. Please note that we do not adjust the higher level subscription price because of a previous purchase at the lower level.

If you want to change the duration of a current subscription, simply purchase a new subscription. When you do this, the system will stop auto-renewal of your current subscription at its expiration date and start the new subscription on that date.

How do I get Beckett Pricing?
Pricing Subscriptions (previously called Online Price Guides) are easy to purchase and flexible to your needs. Links to purchase pricing are available on nearly every page. Look for links and notices to purchase pricing that read: Available Pricing Subscriptions or Click here to purchase pricing.

Select the level of subscription you would like, card, player, sport, or total access. A window will pop-up asking you what length of subscription you would like and will show you how many points are necessary for the subscription. Select the length of subscription and then click the Purchase button. Be sure that everything is correct before clicking the Purchase button.

If this is your first purchase, you will be asked to enter your credit or debit card information, and then finalize the purchase. PayPal is not available as an option to purchase Pricing Subscriptions.

Your credit card information will kept on file for additional Pricing Subscriptions purchases. All you’ll need to do is OK the purchase.

How much does a Pricing Subscription cost?
The cost of a pricing subscription will vary depending upon the level and duration of the subscription. By holding the cursor over the Available Pricing Subscription options you will see the pricing for each option.

How can I get the best price?
By selecting a longer subscription, you will receive a discount. With a 6-month subscription, you will see a 15% discount. With a 12-month subscription, you will see a 25% discount.

I purchased a Pricing Subscription but the price is $0.00.
As with the previous Online Price Guides, some pricing may not be available due to scarcity, or if it has not yet been priced. You will see a pricing subscription message for the card or set letting you know if pricing is not available for it.

For example: 2007 Absolute Memorabilia Absolute Heroes Spectrum no pricing available

Can I cancel a Pricing Subscription?
Pricing subscriptions cannot be canceled once they are purchased. However, you can stop the auto-renewal of your subscription. Hold the cursor over your Account Tools tab, select Pricing Subscriptions, and then click the Stop button next to the subscription(s) you no longer wish to have auto-renew.

What happens if I accidentally purchased pricing I didn't want?
Always be very careful to look over your pricing subscriptions before finalizing the purchase. Make sure you have the correct level and duration before agreeing to purchase the subscription. Once it is purchased, we cannot undo it.

Do I have to use points to purchase pricing?
Yes. Points are the currency of Beckett.com. If you do not have enough points in your account to purchase the Pricing Subscription, you will be prompted to purchase the points necessary for your subscription.

At the end of my Pricing Subscription term, do I need to renew again?
Your Pricing Subscription is set up to auto-renew each time the expiration date comes up, so you will not need to renew your subscription each month, every 6-months, or every year. The pricing for single cards are an exception and will not auto-renew when the subscription ends.

How can I turn off the auto-renew function for my Pricing Subscription?
If you no longer wish to have your Pricing Subscription renew upon expiration, go to your Account Tools, click on the Pricing Subscriptions Tab, and then click the Stop button for the subscription you wish to turn off.

Can I submit prices for a card?
Yes, if you have a pricing subscription. When you search for a card, go to the description page, and then click on the Price Tab. You will see a section where you can enter the price you paid, the price you sold it for, or your thoughts on what you think the card is worth. You can also add in any comments you would like. Be sure to click the “Submit Price” button.

When you come back to the page, you will see the high and low prices submitted by Members for that card. We’ll keep a 30-day running average of the item’s high and low submitted prices.

Why am I being charged for more points than my purchase requires?
To help you save time on our website, the system sells points in bundles.  The minimum points bundle you can purchase for Trade transactions is 1000 points.  The minimum points bundle you can purchase for Pricing Subscriptions is 500 points.  Points are the Beckett.com currency!  If you have leftover points from a transaction, you can use it for future trades, pricing subscriptions, and specialized editorial content!

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Searching on the new Beckett.com

How do I search for a card, player, team, set, etc?
There is now one single place to search for cards and from your search results you can do anything - Discuss, Learn, Organize, and Shop. You can enter in key words for your search into the search field and then click Go. From the results, you can search within the results or use the navigation links on the left-hand side of the page to narrow your search even further.

You can also look for quick search links by holding the cursor over Popular, Recent, Sport or Category. Then select from one of the options that appears in the window.

Be sure to watch for the navigation links on the left-hand side of the page and the questions at the top of that can help you narrow your searc