Is Craig Biggio #208 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Craig Biggio #208 brings $43.50 versus $10.72 raw — a $32.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.72
- PSA 10
- $43.50
- PSA 9
- $20.99
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $43.50 | +$7.78 | −$17.22 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $20.99 | −$14.73 | −$39.73 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $13.21 | −$22.51 | −$47.51 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $10.72 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% | $26.62 | −$34.10 |
| 50% | $32.24 | −$28.48 |
| 75% | $37.87 | −$22.85 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.50 | −$13.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.50 | $26.00 | $57.00 | $26.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.61 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $20.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.21 |
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Grading Craig Biggio #208 — FAQ
Is Craig Biggio #208 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Craig Biggio #208 brings $43.50 versus $10.72 raw — a $32.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Craig Biggio #208 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Craig Biggio #208 (Baseball Cards 2019 Topps Living) sells for about $43.50 versus $10.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Craig Biggio #208?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Craig Biggio #208 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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