Is Nomar Garciaparra #64SUA-NG worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nomar Garciaparra #64SUA-NG sells for $204 against $41.22 raw: a $163 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.78) 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)
- $41.22
- PSA 10
- $204
- PSA 9
- $72.78
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $204 | +$138 | +$113 | +$13.09 |
| PSA 9 | $72.78 | +$6.56 | −$18.44 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $41.64 | −$24.58 | −$49.58 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $41.22 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% | $106 | +$14.44 |
| 50% | $139 | +$47.33 |
| 75% | $171 | +$80.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $266 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $204 | −$61.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $123 | −$143 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $123 | −$143 | 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 Nomar Garciaparra #64SUA-NG — FAQ
Is Nomar Garciaparra #64SUA-NG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nomar Garciaparra #64SUA-NG sells for $204 against $41.22 raw: a $163 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.78) 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 Nomar Garciaparra #64SUA-NG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nomar Garciaparra #64SUA-NG (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Archives 1964 Stand-Ups Autograph) sells for about $204 versus $41.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nomar Garciaparra #64SUA-NG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $266, ahead of PSA 10 at $204. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nomar Garciaparra #64SUA-NG 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 Nomar Garciaparra #64SUA-NG break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nomar Garciaparra #64SUA-NG breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $72.78).
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