Is Gerry Priddy #46 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gerry Priddy #46 sells for $6,867 against $27.76 raw: a $6,839 spread, 247× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($915) 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)
- $27.76
- PSA 10
- $6,867
- PSA 9
- $915
- Gem premium
- 247×
- 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 | $6,867 | +$6,814 | +$6,789 | +$6,689 |
| PSA 9 | $915 | +$862 | +$837 | +$737 |
| PSA 8 | $433 | +$380 | +$355 | +$255 |
Net = sale price − $27.76 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% | $2,403 | +$2,325 |
| 50% | $3,891 | +$3,813 |
| 75% | $5,379 | +$5,301 |
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 | $8,927 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $6,867 | −$2,060 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4,120 | −$4,807 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4,120 | −$4,807 | 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 | $6,867 | $4,120 | $8,927 | $4,120 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $1,892 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $915 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $433 |
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Grading Gerry Priddy #46 — FAQ
Is Gerry Priddy #46 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gerry Priddy #46 sells for $6,867 against $27.76 raw: a $6,839 spread, 247× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($915) 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 Gerry Priddy #46 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gerry Priddy #46 (Baseball Cards 1951 Topps Blue Back) sells for about $6,867 versus $27.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 247× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gerry Priddy #46?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $8,927, ahead of PSA 10 at $6,867. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gerry Priddy #46 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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