Is Dansby Swanson #DS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dansby Swanson #DS brings $48.55 versus $13.60 raw — a $34.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.60
- PSA 10
- $48.55
- PSA 9
- $21.46
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $48.55 | +$9.95 | −$15.05 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $21.46 | −$17.14 | −$42.14 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $21.23 | −$17.37 | −$42.37 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $13.60 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% | $28.23 | −$35.37 |
| 50% | $35.00 | −$28.60 |
| 75% | $41.78 | −$21.82 |
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 | $63.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $48.55 | −$14.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.76 | −$21.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$34.00 | 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 Dansby Swanson #DS — FAQ
Is Dansby Swanson #DS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dansby Swanson #DS brings $48.55 versus $13.60 raw — a $34.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dansby Swanson #DS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dansby Swanson #DS (Baseball Cards 2015 Bowman's Best of Autographs) sells for about $48.55 versus $13.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dansby Swanson #DS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $63.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $48.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dansby Swanson #DS 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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