Is Mike Trout #59B-20 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #59B-20 brings $31.58 versus $4.17 raw — a $27.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.17
- PSA 10
- $31.58
- PSA 9
- $16.00
- Gem premium
- 7.6×
- 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 | $31.58 | +$2.41 | −$22.59 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $16.00 | −$13.17 | −$38.17 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $14.95 | −$14.22 | −$39.22 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $4.17 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% | $19.89 | −$34.27 |
| 50% | $23.79 | −$30.38 |
| 75% | $27.68 | −$26.48 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $31.58 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $27.00 | −$4.58 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$12.58 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$12.58 | 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 Mike Trout #59B-20 — FAQ
Is Mike Trout #59B-20 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #59B-20 brings $31.58 versus $4.17 raw — a $27.41 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Trout #59B-20 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #59B-20 (Baseball Cards 2017 Topps Archives 1959 Bazooka) sells for about $31.58 versus $4.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Trout #59B-20?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $31.58, ahead of BGS 10 at $27.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Trout #59B-20 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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