Is Nolan Ryan #55CV-74 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #55CV-74 sells for $236 against $40.50 raw: a $195 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.53) 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)
- $40.50
- PSA 10
- $236
- PSA 9
- $80.53
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- 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 | $236 | +$170 | +$145 | +$45.05 |
| PSA 9 | $80.53 | +$15.03 | −$9.97 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $45.35 | −$20.15 | −$45.15 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $40.50 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% | $119 | +$28.78 |
| 50% | $158 | +$67.54 |
| 75% | $197 | +$106 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $306 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $236 | −$70.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $141 | −$165 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $141 | −$165 | 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 Nolan Ryan #55CV-74 — FAQ
Is Nolan Ryan #55CV-74 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #55CV-74 sells for $236 against $40.50 raw: a $195 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.53) 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 Nolan Ryan #55CV-74 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #55CV-74 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum 1955 City Variation) sells for about $236 versus $40.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nolan Ryan #55CV-74?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $306, ahead of PSA 10 at $236. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nolan Ryan #55CV-74 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 Nolan Ryan #55CV-74 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nolan Ryan #55CV-74 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $80.53).
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