Is Gavin Williams #254 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Gavin Williams #254 brings $34.67 versus $1.03 raw — a $33.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.03
- PSA 10
- $34.67
- PSA 9
- $11.63
- Gem premium
- 34×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $34.67 | +$8.64 | −$16.36 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $11.63 | −$14.40 | −$39.40 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $5.94 | −$20.09 | −$45.09 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.03 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% | $17.39 | −$33.64 |
| 50% | $23.15 | −$27.88 |
| 75% | $28.91 | −$22.12 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $45.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.67 | −$10.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$24.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $34.67 | $21.00 | $45.00 | $21.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $23.08 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $11.63 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.94 |
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Grading Gavin Williams #254 — FAQ
Is Gavin Williams #254 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gavin Williams #254 brings $34.67 versus $1.03 raw — a $33.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Gavin Williams #254 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gavin Williams #254 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps) sells for about $34.67 versus $1.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gavin Williams #254?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $45.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.67. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gavin Williams #254 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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