Is Nolan Ryan #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #30 brings $90.00 versus $43.39 raw — a $46.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $43.39
- PSA 10
- $90.00
- PSA 9
- $56.28
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $90.00 | +$21.61 | −$3.39 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $56.28 | −$12.11 | −$37.11 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $38.81 | −$29.58 | −$54.58 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $43.39 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% | $64.71 | −$28.68 |
| 50% | $73.14 | −$20.25 |
| 75% | $81.57 | −$11.82 |
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 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 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 Nolan Ryan #30 — FAQ
Is Nolan Ryan #30 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #30 brings $90.00 versus $43.39 raw — a $46.61 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.28) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #30 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #30 (Baseball Cards 2020 Topps Project 2020) sells for about $90.00 versus $43.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nolan Ryan #30?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $117, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nolan Ryan #30 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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