Is Joe Mauer / Justin Morneau #68 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 10 copies of Joe Mauer / Justin Morneau #68 sell for $22.95, only $15.10 above the $7.85 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.85
- CGC 10
- $22.95
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $22.95 | −$9.90 | −$34.90 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $7.85 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $22.95 | 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 Joe Mauer / Justin Morneau #68 — FAQ
Is Joe Mauer / Justin Morneau #68 worth grading?
CGC 10 copies of Joe Mauer / Justin Morneau #68 sell for $22.95, only $15.10 above the $7.85 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
What centering does Joe Mauer / Justin Morneau #68 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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