Is Virgil Trucks #104 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Virgil Trucks #104 sells for $1,986 against $7.95 raw: a $1,978 spread, 250× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($302) 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)
- $7.95
- PSA 10
- $1,986
- PSA 9
- $302
- Gem premium
- 250×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $1,986 | +$1,953 | +$1,928 | +$1,828 |
| PSA 9 | $302 | +$269 | +$244 | +$144 |
| PSA 8 | $91.88 | +$58.93 | +$33.93 | −$66.07 |
Net = sale price − $7.95 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% | $723 | +$665 |
| 50% | $1,144 | +$1,086 |
| 75% | $1,565 | +$1,507 |
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 | $2,582 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,986 | −$596 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,192 | −$1,390 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,192 | −$1,390 | 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 Virgil Trucks #104 — FAQ
Is Virgil Trucks #104 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Virgil Trucks #104 sells for $1,986 against $7.95 raw: a $1,978 spread, 250× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($302) 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 Virgil Trucks #104 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Virgil Trucks #104 (Baseball Cards 1951 Bowman) sells for about $1,986 versus $7.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 250× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Virgil Trucks #104?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,582, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,986. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Virgil Trucks #104 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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