Is Cal Raleigh #55CV-52 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cal Raleigh #55CV-52 sells for $176 against $29.63 raw: a $147 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.11) 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)
- $29.63
- PSA 10
- $176
- PSA 9
- $60.11
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $176 | +$122 | +$96.53 | −$3.47 |
| PSA 9 | $60.11 | +$5.48 | −$19.52 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $33.66 | −$20.97 | −$45.97 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $29.63 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% | $89.12 | +$9.49 |
| 50% | $118 | +$38.50 |
| 75% | $147 | +$67.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $229 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $176 | −$52.84 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $106 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $106 | −$123 | 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 Cal Raleigh #55CV-52 — FAQ
Is Cal Raleigh #55CV-52 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cal Raleigh #55CV-52 sells for $176 against $29.63 raw: a $147 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.11) 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 Cal Raleigh #55CV-52 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cal Raleigh #55CV-52 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum 1955 City Variation) sells for about $176 versus $29.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cal Raleigh #55CV-52?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $229, ahead of PSA 10 at $176. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cal Raleigh #55CV-52 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 Cal Raleigh #55CV-52 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cal Raleigh #55CV-52 breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.11).
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