Is Spencer Schwellenbach #86 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Spencer Schwellenbach #86 sells for $44.66 against $3.74 raw: a $40.92 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.00) 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)
- $3.74
- PSA 10
- $44.66
- PSA 9
- $17.00
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $44.66 | +$15.92 | −$9.08 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $17.00 | −$11.74 | −$36.74 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $15.63 | −$13.11 | −$38.11 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $3.74 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% | $23.91 | −$29.83 |
| 50% | $30.83 | −$22.91 |
| 75% | $37.74 | −$16.00 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.66 | −$13.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Spencer Schwellenbach #86 — FAQ
Is Spencer Schwellenbach #86 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spencer Schwellenbach #86 sells for $44.66 against $3.74 raw: a $40.92 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($17.00) 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 Spencer Schwellenbach #86 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spencer Schwellenbach #86 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps X Bob Ross) sells for about $44.66 versus $3.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spencer Schwellenbach #86?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spencer Schwellenbach #86 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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