Is Tyler O'Neill [Autograph] #73 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tyler O'Neill [Autograph] #73 brings $37.46 versus $6.50 raw — a $30.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.50
- PSA 10
- $37.46
- PSA 9
- $16.49
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- 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 | $37.46 | +$5.96 | −$19.04 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $16.49 | −$15.01 | −$40.01 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$21.50 | −$46.50 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $6.50 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% | $21.73 | −$34.77 |
| 50% | $26.98 | −$29.52 |
| 75% | $32.22 | −$24.28 |
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.46 | −$11.54 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$27.00 | 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 Tyler O'Neill [Autograph] #73 — FAQ
Is Tyler O'Neill [Autograph] #73 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tyler O'Neill [Autograph] #73 brings $37.46 versus $6.50 raw — a $30.96 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tyler O'Neill [Autograph] #73 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tyler O'Neill [Autograph] #73 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Gallery) sells for about $37.46 versus $6.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tyler O'Neill [Autograph] #73?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tyler O'Neill [Autograph] #73 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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