Is Ron Guidry #ROA-RG worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ron Guidry #ROA-RG sells for $157 against $28.40 raw: a $128 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.28) 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)
- $28.40
- PSA 10
- $157
- PSA 9
- $54.28
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $157 | +$103 | +$78.14 | −$21.86 |
| PSA 9 | $54.28 | +$0.88 | −$24.12 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $30.54 | −$22.86 | −$47.86 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $28.40 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% | $79.84 | +$1.45 |
| 50% | $105 | +$27.01 |
| 75% | $131 | +$52.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $204 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $157 | −$47.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $94.00 | −$110 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $94.00 | −$110 | 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 Ron Guidry #ROA-RG — FAQ
Is Ron Guidry #ROA-RG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ron Guidry #ROA-RG sells for $157 against $28.40 raw: a $128 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.28) 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 Ron Guidry #ROA-RG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ron Guidry #ROA-RG (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Heritage Real One Autograph) sells for about $157 versus $28.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ron Guidry #ROA-RG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $204, ahead of PSA 10 at $157. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ron Guidry #ROA-RG 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 Ron Guidry #ROA-RG break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ron Guidry #ROA-RG breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.28).
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