Is Aaron Judge / Gary Sanchez #183 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge / Gary Sanchez #183 brings $28.00 versus $1.65 raw — a $26.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.65
- PSA 10
- $28.00
- PSA 9
- $14.35
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $28.00 | +$1.35 | −$23.65 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $14.35 | −$12.30 | −$37.30 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$16.66 | −$41.66 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.65 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% | $17.76 | −$33.89 |
| 50% | $21.18 | −$30.47 |
| 75% | $24.59 | −$27.06 |
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 | $36.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $28.00 | −$8.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.50 | −$24.50 | 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.
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Grading Aaron Judge / Gary Sanchez #183 — FAQ
Is Aaron Judge / Gary Sanchez #183 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge / Gary Sanchez #183 brings $28.00 versus $1.65 raw — a $26.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.35) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Aaron Judge / Gary Sanchez #183 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge / Gary Sanchez #183 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Heritage) sells for about $28.00 versus $1.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Judge / Gary Sanchez #183?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $36.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $28.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Judge / Gary Sanchez #183 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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