Is Derek Jeter #HL-36 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #HL-36 sells for $260 against $47.19 raw: a $212 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.60) 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)
- $47.19
- PSA 10
- $260
- PSA 9
- $88.60
- 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 | $260 | +$187 | +$162 | +$62.32 |
| PSA 9 | $88.60 | +$16.41 | −$8.59 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $49.93 | −$22.26 | −$47.26 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $47.19 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% | $131 | +$34.14 |
| 50% | $174 | +$76.87 |
| 75% | $217 | +$120 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $337 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $260 | −$77.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $156 | −$181 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $156 | −$181 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Derek Jeter #HL-36 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #HL-36 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #HL-36 sells for $260 against $47.19 raw: a $212 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.60) 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 #HL-36 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #HL-36 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Series 2 Heavy Lumber) sells for about $260 versus $47.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter #HL-36?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $337, ahead of PSA 10 at $260. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter #HL-36 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 #HL-36 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Jeter #HL-36 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $88.60).
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