Is Jan Stenerud [Autograph] #AL-64 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jan Stenerud [Autograph] #AL-64 sells for $385 against $13.82 raw: a $371 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.57) 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)
- $13.82
- PSA 10
- $385
- PSA 9
- $71.57
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $385 | +$346 | +$321 | +$221 |
| PSA 9 | $71.57 | +$32.75 | +$7.75 | −$92.25 |
| PSA 8 | $35.04 | −$3.78 | −$28.78 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $13.82 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% | $150 | +$86.05 |
| 50% | $228 | +$164 |
| 75% | $306 | +$243 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $500 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $385 | −$115 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $231 | −$269 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $231 | −$269 | 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 Jan Stenerud [Autograph] #AL-64 — FAQ
Is Jan Stenerud [Autograph] #AL-64 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jan Stenerud [Autograph] #AL-64 sells for $385 against $13.82 raw: a $371 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.57) 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 Jan Stenerud [Autograph] #AL-64 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jan Stenerud [Autograph] #AL-64 (Football Cards 1997 Upper Deck Legends) sells for about $385 versus $13.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jan Stenerud [Autograph] #AL-64?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $500, ahead of PSA 10 at $385. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jan Stenerud [Autograph] #AL-64 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.
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