Is Edward Florentino [Gold Border] #BPA-EF worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Edward Florentino [Gold Border] #BPA-EF sells for $766 against $161 raw: a $605 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($264) 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)
- $161
- PSA 10
- $766
- PSA 9
- $264
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $766 | +$580 | +$555 | +$455 |
| PSA 9 | $264 | +$77.97 | +$52.97 | −$47.03 |
| PSA 8 | $150 | −$35.29 | −$60.29 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $161 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% | $389 | +$178 |
| 50% | $515 | +$304 |
| 75% | $640 | +$430 |
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 | $995 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $766 | −$229 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $459 | −$536 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $459 | −$536 | 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 Edward Florentino [Gold Border] #BPA-EF — FAQ
Is Edward Florentino [Gold Border] #BPA-EF worth grading?
A PSA 10 Edward Florentino [Gold Border] #BPA-EF sells for $766 against $161 raw: a $605 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($264) 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 Edward Florentino [Gold Border] #BPA-EF worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Edward Florentino [Gold Border] #BPA-EF (Baseball Cards 2026 Bowman Paper Prospect Autograph) sells for about $766 versus $161 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Edward Florentino [Gold Border] #BPA-EF?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $995, ahead of PSA 10 at $766. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Edward Florentino [Gold Border] #BPA-EF 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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