Is George Springer #888 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 George Springer #888 sells for $81.56 against $8.62 raw: a $72.94 spread, 9.5× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.62
- PSA 10
- $81.56
- Gem premium
- 9.5×
- 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 | $81.56 | +$47.94 | +$22.94 | −$77.06 |
| PSA 8 | $69.00 | +$35.38 | +$10.38 | −$89.62 |
Net = sale price − $8.62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $106 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $81.56 | −$24.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$57.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.00 | −$57.00 | 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 George Springer #888 — FAQ
Is George Springer #888 worth grading?
A PSA 10 George Springer #888 sells for $81.56 against $8.62 raw: a $72.94 spread, 9.5× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 George Springer #888 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 George Springer #888 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Now) sells for about $81.56 versus $8.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for George Springer #888?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $106, ahead of PSA 10 at $81.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does George Springer #888 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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