Is Mick Abel #194 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mick Abel #194 brings $29.33 versus $3.65 raw — a $25.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.65
- PSA 10
- $29.33
- PSA 9
- $15.31
- Gem premium
- 8.0×
- 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 | $29.33 | +$0.68 | −$24.32 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $15.31 | −$13.34 | −$38.34 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $10.09 | −$18.56 | −$43.56 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $3.65 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% | $18.81 | −$34.84 |
| 50% | $22.32 | −$31.33 |
| 75% | $25.82 | −$27.82 |
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 | $38.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.33 | −$8.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$20.00 | 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 Mick Abel #194 — FAQ
Is Mick Abel #194 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mick Abel #194 brings $29.33 versus $3.65 raw — a $25.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mick Abel #194 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mick Abel #194 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Now) sells for about $29.33 versus $3.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.0× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mick Abel #194?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $38.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mick Abel #194 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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