Is Mike Trout #BS-20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #BS-20 sells for $104 against $3.15 raw: a $101 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.15
- PSA 10
- $104
- PSA 9
- $87.00
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $104 | +$75.85 | +$50.85 | −$49.15 |
| PSA 9 | $87.00 | +$58.85 | +$33.85 | −$66.15 |
| PSA 8 | $79.00 | +$50.85 | +$25.85 | −$74.15 |
Net = sale price − $3.15 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% | $91.25 | +$38.10 |
| 50% | $95.50 | +$42.35 |
| 75% | $99.75 | +$46.60 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $135 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $104 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.00 | −$73.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.50 | −$119 | 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 #BS-20 — FAQ
Is Mike Trout #BS-20 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #BS-20 sells for $104 against $3.15 raw: a $101 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Trout #BS-20 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #BS-20 (Baseball Cards 2019 Bowman Sterling Continuity) sells for about $104 versus $3.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Trout #BS-20?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $135, ahead of PSA 10 at $104. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Trout #BS-20 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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