Is Bob Gibson #BG worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bob Gibson #BG brings $225 versus $125 raw — a $99.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($137) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $125
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $137
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $225 | +$74.72 | +$49.72 | −$50.28 |
| PSA 9 | $137 | −$12.75 | −$37.75 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $110 | −$39.73 | −$64.73 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $125 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% | $159 | −$15.88 |
| 50% | $181 | +$5.99 |
| 75% | $203 | +$27.85 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $292 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$67.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$157 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $103 | −$190 | 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 | $225 | $135 | $292 | $103 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $151 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $137 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $110 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Bob Gibson #BG — FAQ
Is Bob Gibson #BG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bob Gibson #BG brings $225 versus $125 raw — a $99.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($137) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bob Gibson #BG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bob Gibson #BG (Baseball Cards 2019 Topps Heritage Real One Autographs) sells for about $225 versus $125 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bob Gibson #BG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $292, ahead of PSA 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bob Gibson #BG 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.
What gem rate makes grading Bob Gibson #BG break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bob Gibson #BG breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $137).
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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