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Is Mike Trout [Pointing Bat] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mike Trout [Pointing Bat] #1 brings $2,716 versus $911 raw — a $1,804 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $911
- PSA 10
- $2,716
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $2,716 | +$1,779 | +$1,754 | +$1,654 |
| PSA 8 | $1,200 | +$264 | +$239 | +$139 |
Net = sale price − $911 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $3,531 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,716 | −$815 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,630 | −$1,901 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,630 | −$1,901 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,716 | $1,630 | $3,531 | $1,630 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1,200 |
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Grading Mike Trout [Pointing Bat] #1 — FAQ
Is Mike Trout [Pointing Bat] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout [Pointing Bat] #1 brings $2,716 versus $911 raw — a $1,804 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Trout [Pointing Bat] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout [Pointing Bat] #1 (Baseball Cards 2016 Topps) sells for about $2,716 versus $911 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Trout [Pointing Bat] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,531, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,716. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Trout [Pointing Bat] #1 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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