Is Xander Bogaerts #GR-XB worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Xander Bogaerts #GR-XB sells for $179 against $31.81 raw: a $147 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.72) 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)
- $31.81
- PSA 10
- $179
- PSA 9
- $60.72
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 | $179 | +$122 | +$97.04 | −$2.96 |
| PSA 9 | $60.72 | +$3.91 | −$21.09 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $33.93 | −$22.88 | −$47.88 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $31.81 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% | $90.25 | +$8.44 |
| 50% | $120 | +$37.97 |
| 75% | $149 | +$67.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $233 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $179 | −$54.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $107 | −$126 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $107 | −$126 | 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 Xander Bogaerts #GR-XB — FAQ
Is Xander Bogaerts #GR-XB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Xander Bogaerts #GR-XB sells for $179 against $31.81 raw: a $147 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.72) 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 Xander Bogaerts #GR-XB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Xander Bogaerts #GR-XB (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Tier One Gripping Relic) sells for about $179 versus $31.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Xander Bogaerts #GR-XB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $233, ahead of PSA 10 at $179. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Xander Bogaerts #GR-XB 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 Xander Bogaerts #GR-XB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Xander Bogaerts #GR-XB breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.72).
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