Is Yordan Alvarez #468 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Yordan Alvarez #468 brings $34.72 versus $3.38 raw — a $31.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.38
- PSA 10
- $34.72
- PSA 9
- $11.59
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $34.72 | +$6.34 | −$18.66 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $11.59 | −$16.79 | −$41.79 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $5.90 | −$22.48 | −$47.48 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $3.38 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% | $17.37 | −$36.01 |
| 50% | $23.16 | −$30.22 |
| 75% | $28.94 | −$24.44 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $45.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.72 | −$10.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$24.00 | 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 | $34.72 | $21.00 | $45.00 | $21.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $23.03 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $11.59 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.90 |
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Grading Yordan Alvarez #468 — FAQ
Is Yordan Alvarez #468 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Yordan Alvarez #468 brings $34.72 versus $3.38 raw — a $31.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Yordan Alvarez #468 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Yordan Alvarez #468 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Series 2) sells for about $34.72 versus $3.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Yordan Alvarez #468?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $45.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Yordan Alvarez #468 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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