Is Fernando Tatis Jr. [Autograph] #85C-33 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Fernando Tatis Jr. [Autograph] #85C-33 brings $141 versus $82.04 raw — a $58.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($81.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $82.04
- PSA 10
- $141
- PSA 9
- $81.00
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $141 | +$33.76 | +$8.76 | −$91.24 |
| PSA 9 | $81.00 | −$26.04 | −$51.04 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $68.04 | −$39.00 | −$64.00 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $82.04 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% | $95.95 | −$36.09 |
| 50% | $111 | −$21.14 |
| 75% | $126 | −$6.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. 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 | $183 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $141 | −$42.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$99.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.00 | −$99.00 | 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 Fernando Tatis Jr. [Autograph] #85C-33 — FAQ
Is Fernando Tatis Jr. [Autograph] #85C-33 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fernando Tatis Jr. [Autograph] #85C-33 brings $141 versus $82.04 raw — a $58.76 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($81.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Fernando Tatis Jr. [Autograph] #85C-33 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fernando Tatis Jr. [Autograph] #85C-33 (Baseball Cards 2020 Topps Chrome Silver Pack 1985) sells for about $141 versus $82.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fernando Tatis Jr. [Autograph] #85C-33?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $183, ahead of PSA 10 at $141. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fernando Tatis Jr. [Autograph] #85C-33 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 Fernando Tatis Jr. [Autograph] #85C-33 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Fernando Tatis Jr. [Autograph] #85C-33 breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $81.00).
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