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BGS Black Label
Also known as: Quad 10, BGS 10 Black, Black Label
A BGS Black Label (also called a "Quad 10" or "BGS 10 Black") is awarded only when a card receives a perfect 10 in every one of BGS's four subgrades: Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface. This is extraordinarily rare — only a fraction of a percent of submitted cards achieve Black Label status. Cards with a BGS Black Label are among the most valuable in the hobby, with premiums that can be exponential compared to a standard BGS 10.
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