Is Pee Wee Reese #260 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pee Wee Reese #260 sells for $11,647 against $55.00 raw: a $11,592 spread, 212× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,710) 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)
- $55.00
- PSA 10
- $11,647
- PSA 9
- $6,710
- Gem premium
- 212×
- 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 | $11,647 | +$11,567 | +$11,542 | +$11,442 |
| PSA 9 | $6,710 | +$6,630 | +$6,605 | +$6,505 |
| PSA 8 | $1,265 | +$1,185 | +$1,160 | +$1,060 |
Net = sale price − $55.00 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% | $7,944 | +$7,839 |
| 50% | $9,178 | +$9,073 |
| 75% | $10,413 | +$10,308 |
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 | $15,141 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $11,647 | −$3,494 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6,988 | −$8,153 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6,988 | −$8,153 | 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 | $11,647 | $6,988 | $15,141 | $6,988 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $7,381 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $6,710 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1,265 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $463 |
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Grading Pee Wee Reese #260 — FAQ
Is Pee Wee Reese #260 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pee Wee Reese #260 sells for $11,647 against $55.00 raw: a $11,592 spread, 212× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,710) 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 Pee Wee Reese #260 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pee Wee Reese #260 (Baseball Cards 1956 Topps) sells for about $11,647 versus $55.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 212× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pee Wee Reese #260?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $15,141, ahead of PSA 10 at $11,647. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pee Wee Reese #260 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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