Is Nolan Ryan #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #30 brings $90.93 versus $43.85 raw — a $47.08 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)
- $43.85
- PSA 10
- $90.93
- PSA 9
- $56.28
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $90.93 | +$22.08 | −$2.92 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $56.28 | −$12.57 | −$37.57 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $38.81 | −$30.04 | −$55.04 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $43.85 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% | $64.94 | −$28.91 |
| 50% | $73.61 | −$20.24 |
| 75% | $82.27 | −$11.58 |
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 | $118 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.93 | −$27.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $90.93 | $55.00 | $118 | $55.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $63.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $56.28 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $38.81 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $34.79 |
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Grading Nolan Ryan #30 — FAQ
Is Nolan Ryan #30 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #30 brings $90.93 versus $43.85 raw — a $47.08 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 $90.93 versus $43.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nolan Ryan #30?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.93. 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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