Is Zack Taylor #152 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zack Taylor #152 sells for $16,822 against $41.90 raw: a $16,780 spread, 401× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,563) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.90
- PSA 10
- $16,822
- PSA 9
- $6,563
- Gem premium
- 401×
- 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 | $16,822 | +$16,755 | +$16,730 | +$16,630 |
| PSA 9 | $6,563 | +$6,496 | +$6,471 | +$6,371 |
| PSA 8 | $5,966 | +$5,899 | +$5,874 | +$5,774 |
Net = sale price − $41.90 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% | $9,128 | +$9,036 |
| 50% | $11,693 | +$11,601 |
| 75% | $14,257 | +$14,166 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $21,869 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $16,822 | −$5,047 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $10,093 | −$11,776 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10,093 | −$11,776 | 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 | $16,822 | $10,093 | $21,869 | $10,093 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $7,219 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $6,563 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5,966 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $610 |
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Grading Zack Taylor #152 — FAQ
Is Zack Taylor #152 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zack Taylor #152 sells for $16,822 against $41.90 raw: a $16,780 spread, 401× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,563) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Zack Taylor #152 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zack Taylor #152 (Baseball Cards 1933 Goudey) sells for about $16,822 versus $41.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 401× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zack Taylor #152?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $21,869, ahead of PSA 10 at $16,822. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zack Taylor #152 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?
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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