Is Mike Trout #AS-MT worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #AS-MT sells for $43.94 against $2.88 raw: a $41.06 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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)
- $2.88
- PSA 10
- $43.94
- PSA 9
- $33.00
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $43.94 | +$16.06 | −$8.94 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $33.00 | +$5.12 | −$19.88 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | +$2.12 | −$22.88 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $2.88 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% | $35.73 | −$17.15 |
| 50% | $38.47 | −$14.41 |
| 75% | $41.20 | −$11.68 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.94 | −$13.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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.
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Grading Mike Trout #AS-MT — FAQ
Is Mike Trout #AS-MT worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #AS-MT sells for $43.94 against $2.88 raw: a $41.06 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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 Mike Trout #AS-MT worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #AS-MT (Baseball Cards 2016 Topps Archives Snapshots) sells for about $43.94 versus $2.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Trout #AS-MT?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Trout #AS-MT 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.
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