Is Jacob Wilson #SE-11 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jacob Wilson #SE-11 sells for $56.31 against $11.25 raw: a $45.06 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.25
- PSA 10
- $56.31
- PSA 9
- $24.70
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $56.31 | +$20.06 | −$4.94 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $24.70 | −$11.55 | −$36.55 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $17.35 | −$18.90 | −$43.90 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $11.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $32.60 | −$28.65 |
| 50% | $40.51 | −$20.74 |
| 75% | $48.41 | −$12.84 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.31 | −$16.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Jacob Wilson #SE-11 — FAQ
Is Jacob Wilson #SE-11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jacob Wilson #SE-11 sells for $56.31 against $11.25 raw: a $45.06 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.70) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jacob Wilson #SE-11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jacob Wilson #SE-11 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Shadow Etch) sells for about $56.31 versus $11.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jacob Wilson #SE-11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.31. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jacob Wilson #SE-11 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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