Is Max Clark worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Max Clark sells for $376 against $76.23 raw: a $300 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) 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)
- $76.23
- PSA 10
- $376
- PSA 9
- $129
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $376 | +$275 | +$250 | +$150 |
| PSA 9 | $129 | +$28.04 | +$3.04 | −$96.96 |
| PSA 8 | $73.35 | −$27.88 | −$52.88 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $76.23 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% | $191 | +$64.79 |
| 50% | $253 | +$127 |
| 75% | $315 | +$188 |
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 | $489 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $376 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $226 | −$263 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $226 | −$263 | 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 Max Clark — FAQ
Is Max Clark worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Clark sells for $376 against $76.23 raw: a $300 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($129) 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 Max Clark worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Clark (Baseball Cards 2026 Bowman Sterling Autograph) sells for about $376 versus $76.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Clark?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $489, ahead of PSA 10 at $376. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Clark 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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