Is Jaime Garcia #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jaime Garcia #19 brings $44.10 versus $10.36 raw — a $33.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.39) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.36
- PSA 10
- $44.10
- PSA 9
- $20.39
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $44.10 | +$8.74 | −$16.26 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $20.39 | −$14.97 | −$39.97 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $13.10 | −$22.26 | −$47.26 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $10.36 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% | $26.32 | −$34.04 |
| 50% | $32.25 | −$28.11 |
| 75% | $38.17 | −$22.19 |
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 | $44.10 | −$12.90 | 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 Jaime Garcia #19 — FAQ
Is Jaime Garcia #19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jaime Garcia #19 brings $44.10 versus $10.36 raw — a $33.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.39) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jaime Garcia #19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jaime Garcia #19 (Baseball Cards 2016 Topps Now) sells for about $44.10 versus $10.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jaime Garcia #19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.10. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jaime Garcia #19 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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