Is Ronald Acuna Jr. #698 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #698 brings $37.16 versus $8.94 raw — a $28.22 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.94
- PSA 10
- $37.16
- PSA 9
- $20.55
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $37.16 | +$3.22 | −$21.78 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $20.55 | −$13.39 | −$38.39 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $16.62 | −$17.32 | −$42.32 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $8.94 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% | $24.70 | −$34.24 |
| 50% | $28.85 | −$30.09 |
| 75% | $33.01 | −$25.93 |
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 | $496 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$458 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $37.16 | −$459 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$474 | 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 | $37.16 | $22.00 | $496 | $38.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $20.55 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.62 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.75 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Ronald Acuna Jr. #698 — FAQ
Is Ronald Acuna Jr. #698 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #698 brings $37.16 versus $8.94 raw — a $28.22 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.55) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #698 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #698 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps) sells for about $37.16 versus $8.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ronald Acuna Jr. #698?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $496, ahead of SGC 10 at $38.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ronald Acuna Jr. #698 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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