Is Ray Jablonski #189 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ray Jablonski #189 sells for $5,778 against $4.18 raw: a $5,774 spread, 1382× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,815) 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)
- $4.18
- PSA 10
- $5,778
- PSA 9
- $4,815
- Gem premium
- 1382×
- 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 | $5,778 | +$5,749 | +$5,724 | +$5,624 |
| PSA 9 | $4,815 | +$4,786 | +$4,761 | +$4,661 |
| PSA 8 | $255 | +$226 | +$201 | +$101 |
Net = sale price − $4.18 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% | $5,056 | +$5,002 |
| 50% | $5,297 | +$5,242 |
| 75% | $5,537 | +$5,483 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $5,778 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,467 | −$2,311 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,467 | −$2,311 | 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 Ray Jablonski #189 — FAQ
Is Ray Jablonski #189 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ray Jablonski #189 sells for $5,778 against $4.18 raw: a $5,774 spread, 1382× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,815) 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 Ray Jablonski #189 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ray Jablonski #189 (Baseball Cards 1953 Topps) sells for about $5,778 versus $4.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1382× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ray Jablonski #189?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $5,778, ahead of CGC 10 at $3,467. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ray Jablonski #189 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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