Is Cam Schlittler #817 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cam Schlittler #817 sells for $93.28 against $9.07 raw: a $84.21 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.74) 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)
- $9.07
- PSA 10
- $93.28
- PSA 9
- $40.74
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $93.28 | +$59.21 | +$34.21 | −$65.79 |
| PSA 9 | $40.74 | +$6.67 | −$18.33 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$19.07 | −$44.07 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $9.07 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% | $53.88 | −$5.20 |
| 50% | $67.01 | +$7.94 |
| 75% | $80.15 | +$21.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $121 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $93.28 | −$27.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.99 | −$71.01 | 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 Cam Schlittler #817 — FAQ
Is Cam Schlittler #817 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cam Schlittler #817 sells for $93.28 against $9.07 raw: a $84.21 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.74) 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 Cam Schlittler #817 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cam Schlittler #817 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Now) sells for about $93.28 versus $9.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cam Schlittler #817?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $121, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cam Schlittler #817 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 Cam Schlittler #817 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cam Schlittler #817 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.74).
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