Is Jacob Wilson [Sap Green] #88 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jacob Wilson [Sap Green] #88 sells for $390 against $165 raw: a $225 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($204) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $165
- PSA 10
- $390
- PSA 9
- $204
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $390 | +$200 | +$175 | +$75.00 |
| PSA 9 | $204 | +$13.66 | −$11.34 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $171 | −$18.71 | −$43.71 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $165 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% | $250 | +$35.25 |
| 50% | $297 | +$81.83 |
| 75% | $343 | +$128 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $507 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $390 | −$117 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $234 | −$273 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $234 | −$273 | 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 [Sap Green] #88 — FAQ
Is Jacob Wilson [Sap Green] #88 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jacob Wilson [Sap Green] #88 sells for $390 against $165 raw: a $225 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($204) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jacob Wilson [Sap Green] #88 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jacob Wilson [Sap Green] #88 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps X Bob Ross Autograph) sells for about $390 versus $165 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jacob Wilson [Sap Green] #88?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $507, ahead of PSA 10 at $390. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jacob Wilson [Sap Green] #88 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.
What gem rate makes grading Jacob Wilson [Sap Green] #88 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jacob Wilson [Sap Green] #88 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $204).
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