Is Jackie Robinson #22 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jackie Robinson #22 sells for $395,280 against $1,202 raw: a $394,078 spread, 329× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($329,400) 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)
- $1,202
- PSA 10
- $395,280
- PSA 9
- $329,400
- Gem premium
- 329×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $395,280 | +$394,053 | +$394,028 | +$393,928 |
| PSA 9 | $329,400 | +$328,173 | +$328,148 | +$328,048 |
| PSA 8 | $29,585 | +$28,358 | +$28,333 | +$28,233 |
Net = sale price − $1,202 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% | $345,870 | +$344,618 |
| 50% | $362,340 | +$361,088 |
| 75% | $378,810 | +$377,558 |
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 | $513,864 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $395,280 | −$118,584 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $237,168 | −$276,696 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $237,168 | −$276,696 | 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 | $395,280 | $237,168 | $513,864 | $237,168 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $362,340 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $329,400 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $29,585 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19,730 |
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Grading Jackie Robinson #22 — FAQ
Is Jackie Robinson #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jackie Robinson #22 sells for $395,280 against $1,202 raw: a $394,078 spread, 329× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($329,400) 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 Jackie Robinson #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jackie Robinson #22 (Baseball Cards 1950 Bowman) sells for about $395,280 versus $1,202 for a raw near-mint copy — a 329× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jackie Robinson #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $513,864, ahead of PSA 10 at $395,280. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jackie Robinson #22 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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