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Is Alex Gordon [Gold] #262 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alex Gordon [Gold] #262 brings $42.04 versus $2.99 raw — a $39.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.99
- PSA 10
- $42.04
- PSA 9
- $14.07
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $42.04 | +$14.05 | −$10.95 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $14.07 | −$13.92 | −$38.92 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.87 | −$20.12 | −$45.12 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 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% | $21.06 | −$31.93 |
| 50% | $28.05 | −$24.94 |
| 75% | $35.05 | −$17.94 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.04 | −$12.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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 | $42.04 | $25.00 | $55.00 | $25.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $25.32 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.07 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.87 |
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Grading Alex Gordon [Gold] #262 — FAQ
Is Alex Gordon [Gold] #262 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Gordon [Gold] #262 brings $42.04 versus $2.99 raw — a $39.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.07) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Alex Gordon [Gold] #262 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Gordon [Gold] #262 (Baseball Cards 2011 Topps) sells for about $42.04 versus $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Gordon [Gold] #262?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Gordon [Gold] #262 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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