Is Trea Turner #103 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Trea Turner #103 brings $223 versus $170 raw — a $53.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($118) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $170
- PSA 10
- $223
- PSA 9
- $118
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $223 | +$28.15 | +$3.15 | −$96.85 |
| PSA 9 | $118 | −$76.68 | −$102 | −$202 |
| PSA 8 | $35.90 | −$159 | −$184 | −$284 |
Net = sale price − $170 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% | $145 | −$75.47 |
| 50% | $171 | −$49.27 |
| 75% | $197 | −$23.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. 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 | $280 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $225 | −$54.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $223 | −$56.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $134 | −$146 | 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 Trea Turner #103 — FAQ
Is Trea Turner #103 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trea Turner #103 brings $223 versus $170 raw — a $53.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($118) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Trea Turner #103 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trea Turner #103 (Baseball Cards 2016 Topps Chrome Sapphire) sells for about $223 versus $170 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trea Turner #103?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $280, ahead of SGC 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trea Turner #103 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 Trea Turner #103 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Trea Turner #103 breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $118).
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