Is Samuel Basallo [1952 Variation Autograph] #104 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Samuel Basallo [1952 Variation Autograph] #104 brings $410 versus $174 raw — a $236 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($135) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $174
- PSA 10
- $410
- PSA 9
- $135
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $410 | +$211 | +$186 | +$86.40 |
| PSA 9 | $135 | −$63.89 | −$88.89 | −$189 |
| PSA 8 | $77.33 | −$122 | −$147 | −$247 |
Net = sale price − $174 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% | $204 | −$20.07 |
| 50% | $273 | +$48.75 |
| 75% | $341 | +$118 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. 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 | $533 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $410 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $246 | −$287 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $246 | −$287 | 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 | $410 | $246 | $533 | $246 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $269 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $135 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $77.33 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Samuel Basallo [1952 Variation Autograph] #104 — FAQ
Is Samuel Basallo [1952 Variation Autograph] #104 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Samuel Basallo [1952 Variation Autograph] #104 brings $410 versus $174 raw — a $236 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($135) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Samuel Basallo [1952 Variation Autograph] #104 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Samuel Basallo [1952 Variation Autograph] #104 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps) sells for about $410 versus $174 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Samuel Basallo [1952 Variation Autograph] #104?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $533, ahead of PSA 10 at $410. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Samuel Basallo [1952 Variation Autograph] #104 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 Samuel Basallo [1952 Variation Autograph] #104 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Samuel Basallo [1952 Variation Autograph] #104 breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $135).
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