Is John Wyrostek #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 John Wyrostek #19 sells for $89,403 against $328 raw: a $89,075 spread, 273× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,354) 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)
- $328
- PSA 10
- $89,403
- PSA 9
- $13,354
- Gem premium
- 273×
- 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 | $89,403 | +$89,050 | +$89,025 | +$88,925 |
| PSA 9 | $13,354 | +$13,001 | +$12,976 | +$12,876 |
| PSA 8 | $2,785 | +$2,432 | +$2,407 | +$2,307 |
Net = sale price − $328 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% | $32,366 | +$31,988 |
| 50% | $51,378 | +$51,000 |
| 75% | $70,390 | +$70,012 |
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 | $116,223 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89,403 | −$26,820 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53,642 | −$62,581 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53,642 | −$62,581 | 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 John Wyrostek #19 — FAQ
Is John Wyrostek #19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Wyrostek #19 sells for $89,403 against $328 raw: a $89,075 spread, 273× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,354) 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 John Wyrostek #19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Wyrostek #19 (Baseball Cards 1948 Leaf) sells for about $89,403 versus $328 for a raw near-mint copy — a 273× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Wyrostek #19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $116,223, ahead of PSA 10 at $89,403. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Wyrostek #19 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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