Is Derek Jeter #55CV-51 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #55CV-51 sells for $325 against $65.38 raw: a $259 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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)
- $65.38
- PSA 10
- $325
- PSA 9
- $110
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $325 | +$234 | +$209 | +$109 |
| PSA 9 | $110 | +$19.22 | −$5.78 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $61.61 | −$28.77 | −$53.77 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $65.38 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% | $163 | +$48.01 |
| 50% | $217 | +$102 |
| 75% | $271 | +$156 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $422 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $325 | −$97.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $195 | −$227 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $195 | −$227 | 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 | $325 | $195 | $422 | $195 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $210 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $110 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $61.61 |
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Grading Derek Jeter #55CV-51 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #55CV-51 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #55CV-51 sells for $325 against $65.38 raw: a $259 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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 Derek Jeter #55CV-51 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #55CV-51 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum 1955 City Variation) sells for about $325 versus $65.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter #55CV-51?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $422, ahead of PSA 10 at $325. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter #55CV-51 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 Derek Jeter #55CV-51 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Jeter #55CV-51 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $110).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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