Is Albie Booth #86 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Albie Booth #86 sells for $11,520 against $11.92 raw: a $11,508 spread, 966× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,020) 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)
- $11.92
- CGC 10
- $11,520
- PSA 9
- $1,020
- Gem premium
- 966×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $11,520 | +$11,483 | +$11,458 | +$11,358 |
| PSA 9 | $1,020 | +$983 | +$958 | +$858 |
| PSA 8 | $113 | +$75.84 | +$50.84 | −$49.16 |
Net = sale price − $11.92 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% | $3,645 | +$3,583 |
| 50% | $6,270 | +$6,208 |
| 75% | $8,895 | +$8,833 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $11,520 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11,520 | best | 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 Albie Booth #86 — FAQ
Is Albie Booth #86 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Albie Booth #86 sells for $11,520 against $11.92 raw: a $11,508 spread, 966× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,020) 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.
Which grading company is best for Albie Booth #86?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $11,520, ahead of SGC 10 at $11,520. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Albie Booth #86 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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