Is J.T. Realmuto #US398 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 J.T. Realmuto #US398 sells for $61.19 against $6.34 raw: a $54.85 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.29) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.34
- PSA 10
- $61.19
- PSA 9
- $48.29
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $61.19 | +$29.85 | +$4.85 | −$95.15 |
| PSA 9 | $48.29 | +$16.95 | −$8.05 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $5.50 | −$25.84 | −$50.84 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $6.34 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% | $51.52 | −$4.83 |
| 50% | $54.74 | −$1.60 |
| 75% | $57.96 | +$1.63 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $80.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.19 | −$18.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.50 | −$59.50 | 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 | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $61.19 | $37.00 | $80.00 | $20.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $53.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $48.29 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
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Grading J.T. Realmuto #US398 — FAQ
Is J.T. Realmuto #US398 worth grading?
A PSA 10 J.T. Realmuto #US398 sells for $61.19 against $6.34 raw: a $54.85 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.29) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 J.T. Realmuto #US398 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 J.T. Realmuto #US398 (Baseball Cards 2015 Topps Chrome Update) sells for about $61.19 versus $6.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for J.T. Realmuto #US398?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $80.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.19. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does J.T. Realmuto #US398 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.
What gem rate makes grading J.T. Realmuto #US398 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting J.T. Realmuto #US398 breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.29).
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