This is an educational profile built from public sources. It isn't a rating, an endorsement, or an opinion on any item or seller. How we source facts. Last researched Oct 12, 2026.
Who runs it, and where
BAS was established in November 2016 as part of Beckett Media. Its principal authenticators are Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero. [1]
Mail-in orders go to 2700 Summit Ave, Ste 100, Plano, TX 75074. [2]
Online cert lookup
Beckett's online platforms, including certificate lookup, have been offline since September 9, 2026. [3]
On October 2, 2026, Beckett described a phased restoration. Certificate lookup is in Phase 1 and authentication services are in Phase 3. No return date has been given. [4]
Press and court history
Beckett said it detected suspicious technical activity during planned IT updates. It also said it found no evidence that sensitive customer information was affected and that certification records remain intact. [4]
What marketplaces and other authenticators say
As of Oct 12, 2026, Beckett does not appear on eBay's published list of people and organizations whose COAs/LOAs are not allowed. That list is not an endorsement, and eBay says COAs are only as valuable as the reputation of the issuer. [5]
