Is Jacoby Ellsbury #32 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jacoby Ellsbury #32 brings $80.40 versus $36.58 raw — a $43.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($47.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $36.58
- PSA 10
- $80.40
- PSA 9
- $47.13
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $80.40 | +$18.82 | −$6.18 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $47.13 | −$14.45 | −$39.45 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $33.96 | −$27.62 | −$52.62 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $36.58 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% | $55.45 | −$31.13 |
| 50% | $63.77 | −$22.81 |
| 75% | $72.08 | −$14.50 |
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 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $80.40 | −$24.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$57.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$57.00 | 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 Jacoby Ellsbury #32 — FAQ
Is Jacoby Ellsbury #32 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jacoby Ellsbury #32 brings $80.40 versus $36.58 raw — a $43.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($47.13) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jacoby Ellsbury #32 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jacoby Ellsbury #32 (Baseball Cards 2016 Topps Now) sells for about $80.40 versus $36.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jacoby Ellsbury #32?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $105, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jacoby Ellsbury #32 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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