Is James Outman worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 James Outman sells for $62.84 against $8.47 raw: a $54.37 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.42) 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)
- $8.47
- PSA 10
- $62.84
- PSA 9
- $22.42
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 | $62.84 | +$29.37 | +$4.37 | −$95.63 |
| PSA 9 | $22.42 | −$11.05 | −$36.05 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $12.39 | −$21.08 | −$46.08 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.47 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% | $32.53 | −$25.94 |
| 50% | $42.63 | −$15.84 |
| 75% | $52.73 | −$5.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 89%. 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 | $82.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $62.84 | −$19.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 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 James Outman — FAQ
Is James Outman worth grading?
A PSA 10 James Outman sells for $62.84 against $8.47 raw: a $54.37 spread, 7.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.42) 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 James Outman worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 James Outman (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Archives Signature Series) sells for about $62.84 versus $8.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for James Outman?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $82.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $62.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does James Outman 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 James Outman break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting James Outman breaks even when it gems about 89% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.42).
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