Is Derek Jeter #LS-4 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #LS-4 brings $787 versus $500 raw — a $287 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($518) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $500
- PSA 10
- $787
- PSA 9
- $518
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $787 | +$262 | +$237 | +$137 |
| PSA 9 | $518 | −$7.00 | −$32.00 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $355 | −$170 | −$195 | −$295 |
Net = sale price − $500 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% | $585 | +$35.25 |
| 50% | $653 | +$103 |
| 75% | $720 | +$170 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $1,023 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $787 | −$236 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $472 | −$551 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $472 | −$551 | 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 Derek Jeter #LS-4 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #LS-4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #LS-4 brings $787 versus $500 raw — a $287 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($518) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Derek Jeter #LS-4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #LS-4 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Diamond Icons Liquid Silver) sells for about $787 versus $500 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter #LS-4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,023, ahead of PSA 10 at $787. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter #LS-4 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 Derek Jeter #LS-4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Jeter #LS-4 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $518).
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