Is Jose Canseco #91AS-JCA worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jose Canseco #91AS-JCA sells for $248 against $45.20 raw: a $203 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.64) 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)
- $45.20
- PSA 10
- $248
- PSA 9
- $84.64
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $248 | +$178 | +$153 | +$52.82 |
| PSA 9 | $84.64 | +$14.44 | −$10.56 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $47.66 | −$22.54 | −$47.54 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $45.20 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% | $125 | +$30.29 |
| 50% | $166 | +$71.13 |
| 75% | $207 | +$112 |
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 | $322 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $248 | −$73.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$173 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $149 | −$173 | 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 Jose Canseco #91AS-JCA — FAQ
Is Jose Canseco #91AS-JCA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jose Canseco #91AS-JCA sells for $248 against $45.20 raw: a $203 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($84.64) 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 Jose Canseco #91AS-JCA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jose Canseco #91AS-JCA (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Series 2 1991 All-Star Autograph) sells for about $248 versus $45.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jose Canseco #91AS-JCA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $322, ahead of PSA 10 at $248. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jose Canseco #91AS-JCA 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 Jose Canseco #91AS-JCA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jose Canseco #91AS-JCA breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $84.64).
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