Is Billy Carlson #PPA-BC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Billy Carlson #PPA-BC sells for $107 against $51.50 raw: a $55.50 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.12) 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)
- $51.50
- PSA 10
- $107
- PSA 9
- $89.12
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $107 | +$30.50 | +$5.50 | −$94.50 |
| PSA 9 | $89.12 | +$12.62 | −$12.38 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $50.97 | −$25.53 | −$50.53 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $51.50 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% | $93.59 | −$7.91 |
| 50% | $98.06 | −$3.44 |
| 75% | $103 | +$1.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 69%. 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 | $139 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $107 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $64.00 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $64.00 | −$75.00 | 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 Billy Carlson #PPA-BC — FAQ
Is Billy Carlson #PPA-BC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Billy Carlson #PPA-BC sells for $107 against $51.50 raw: a $55.50 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.12) 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 Billy Carlson #PPA-BC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Billy Carlson #PPA-BC (Baseball Cards 2025 Bowman Draft Prized Prospects Autograph) sells for about $107 versus $51.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Billy Carlson #PPA-BC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $139, ahead of PSA 10 at $107. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Billy Carlson #PPA-BC 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 Billy Carlson #PPA-BC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Billy Carlson #PPA-BC breaks even when it gems about 69% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $89.12).
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