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Is Drew Gilbert [1952 Variation Autograph] #155 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Drew Gilbert [1952 Variation Autograph] #155 sells for $122 against $28.54 raw: a $93.35 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.54
- PSA 10
- $122
- PSA 9
- $31.00
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $122 | +$68.35 | +$43.35 | −$56.65 |
| PSA 9 | $31.00 | −$22.54 | −$47.54 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $23.81 | −$29.73 | −$54.73 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $28.54 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% | $53.72 | −$24.82 |
| 50% | $76.44 | −$2.10 |
| 75% | $99.17 | +$20.63 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $158 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $122 | −$36.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $73.00 | −$85.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $73.00 | −$85.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Drew Gilbert [1952 Variation Autograph] #155 — FAQ
Is Drew Gilbert [1952 Variation Autograph] #155 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drew Gilbert [1952 Variation Autograph] #155 sells for $122 against $28.54 raw: a $93.35 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Drew Gilbert [1952 Variation Autograph] #155 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drew Gilbert [1952 Variation Autograph] #155 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps) sells for about $122 versus $28.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drew Gilbert [1952 Variation Autograph] #155?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $158, ahead of PSA 10 at $122. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drew Gilbert [1952 Variation Autograph] #155 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 Drew Gilbert [1952 Variation Autograph] #155 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Drew Gilbert [1952 Variation Autograph] #155 breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.00).
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