Is Mike Trout #B30-MT worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #B30-MT brings $27.45 versus $2.00 raw — a $25.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $27.45
- PSA 9
- $21.25
- Gem premium
- 14×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $27.45 | +$0.45 | −$24.55 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $21.25 | −$5.75 | −$30.75 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $12.76 | −$14.24 | −$39.24 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $22.80 | −$29.20 |
| 50% | $24.35 | −$27.65 |
| 75% | $25.90 | −$26.10 |
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 | $27.45 | −$8.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.00 | −$20.00 | 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 Mike Trout #B30-MT — FAQ
Is Mike Trout #B30-MT worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #B30-MT brings $27.45 versus $2.00 raw — a $25.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($21.25) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Trout #B30-MT worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #B30-MT (Baseball Cards 2019 Bowman 30th Anniversary) sells for about $27.45 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Trout #B30-MT?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $36.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $27.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Trout #B30-MT 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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