Is Tim Raines #TR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tim Raines #TR brings $34.26 versus $3.53 raw — a $30.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.53
- PSA 10
- $34.26
- PSA 9
- $13.53
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $34.26 | +$5.73 | −$19.27 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $13.53 | −$15.00 | −$40.00 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $7.74 | −$20.79 | −$45.79 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.53 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% | $18.71 | −$34.82 |
| 50% | $23.89 | −$29.64 |
| 75% | $29.08 | −$24.45 |
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 | $45.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.26 | −$10.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$24.00 | 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 Tim Raines #TR — FAQ
Is Tim Raines #TR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Raines #TR brings $34.26 versus $3.53 raw — a $30.73 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.53) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tim Raines #TR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Raines #TR (Baseball Cards 2017 Topps High Tek) sells for about $34.26 versus $3.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Raines #TR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $45.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.26. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Raines #TR 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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