Is Ernie Banks [Let's Play Two Artist's Proof Blue] #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ernie Banks [Let's Play Two Artist's Proof Blue] #25 brings $29.99 versus $3.49 raw — a $26.50 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)
- $3.49
- PSA 10
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $29.99 | +$1.50 | −$23.50 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $3.49 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 | $39.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.99 | −$9.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $29.99 | $18.00 | $39.00 | $18.00 |
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Grading Ernie Banks [Let's Play Two Artist's Proof Blue] #25 — FAQ
Is Ernie Banks [Let's Play Two Artist's Proof Blue] #25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ernie Banks [Let's Play Two Artist's Proof Blue] #25 brings $29.99 versus $3.49 raw — a $26.50 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 Ernie Banks [Let's Play Two Artist's Proof Blue] #25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ernie Banks [Let's Play Two Artist's Proof Blue] #25 (Baseball Cards 2018 Panini Diamond Kings) sells for about $29.99 versus $3.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ernie Banks [Let's Play Two Artist's Proof Blue] #25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ernie Banks [Let's Play Two Artist's Proof Blue] #25 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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