Is Steve Carlton [Stadium Background Red Ink] #SC worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Steve Carlton [Stadium Background Red Ink] #SC brings $162 versus $124 raw — a $37.56 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)
- $124
- PSA 10
- $162
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $162 | +$12.56 | −$12.44 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $124 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 | $210 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $162 | −$48.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $97.00 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $97.00 | −$113 | 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 | $162 | $97.00 | $210 | $97.00 |
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Grading Steve Carlton [Stadium Background Red Ink] #SC — FAQ
Is Steve Carlton [Stadium Background Red Ink] #SC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Steve Carlton [Stadium Background Red Ink] #SC brings $162 versus $124 raw — a $37.56 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 Steve Carlton [Stadium Background Red Ink] #SC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Steve Carlton [Stadium Background Red Ink] #SC (Baseball Cards 2015 Topps Heritage Real One Autographs) sells for about $162 versus $124 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Steve Carlton [Stadium Background Red Ink] #SC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $210, ahead of PSA 10 at $162. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Steve Carlton [Stadium Background Red Ink] #SC 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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