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Is Matt Olson [Mini Black Border] #268 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Matt Olson [Mini Black Border] #268 brings $46.74 versus $7.20 raw — a $39.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.20
- PSA 10
- $46.74
- PSA 9
- $15.50
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 | $46.74 | +$14.54 | −$10.46 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $15.50 | −$16.70 | −$41.70 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $7.20 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% | $23.31 | −$33.89 |
| 50% | $31.12 | −$26.08 |
| 75% | $38.93 | −$18.27 |
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 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.74 | −$14.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 Matt Olson [Mini Black Border] #268 — FAQ
Is Matt Olson [Mini Black Border] #268 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matt Olson [Mini Black Border] #268 brings $46.74 versus $7.20 raw — a $39.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Matt Olson [Mini Black Border] #268 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matt Olson [Mini Black Border] #268 (Baseball Cards 2017 Topps Allen & Ginter) sells for about $46.74 versus $7.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matt Olson [Mini Black Border] #268?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.74. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matt Olson [Mini Black Border] #268 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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