Is Jackie Robinson #50 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jackie Robinson #50 sells for $215,640 against $505 raw: a $215,135 spread, 427× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($179,700) 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)
- $505
- PSA 10
- $215,640
- PSA 9
- $179,700
- Gem premium
- 427×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $215,640 | +$215,110 | +$215,085 | +$214,985 |
| PSA 9 | $179,700 | +$179,170 | +$179,145 | +$179,045 |
| PSA 8 | $7,930 | +$7,400 | +$7,375 | +$7,275 |
Net = sale price − $505 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% | $188,685 | +$188,130 |
| 50% | $197,670 | +$197,115 |
| 75% | $206,655 | +$206,100 |
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 | $280,332 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $215,640 | −$64,692 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $129,384 | −$150,948 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $129,384 | −$150,948 | 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 | $215,640 | $129,384 | $280,332 | $129,384 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $197,670 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $179,700 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7,930 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4,025 |
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Grading Jackie Robinson #50 — FAQ
Is Jackie Robinson #50 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jackie Robinson #50 sells for $215,640 against $505 raw: a $215,135 spread, 427× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($179,700) 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 #50 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jackie Robinson #50 (Baseball Cards 1955 Topps) sells for about $215,640 versus $505 for a raw near-mint copy — a 427× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jackie Robinson #50?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $280,332, ahead of PSA 10 at $215,640. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jackie Robinson #50 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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