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Is Al Kaline [Yellow] #70 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Al Kaline [Yellow] #70 sells for $16,005 against $84.21 raw: a $15,921 spread, 190× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($21,284) 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)
- $84.21
- PSA 10
- $16,005
- PSA 9
- $21,284
- Gem premium
- 190×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $16,005 | +$15,896 | +$15,871 | +$15,771 |
| PSA 9 | $21,284 | +$21,175 | +$21,150 | +$21,050 |
| PSA 8 | $3,668 | +$3,558 | +$3,533 | +$3,433 |
Net = sale price − $84.21 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% | $19,965 | +$19,830 |
| 50% | $18,645 | +$18,510 |
| 75% | $17,325 | +$17,191 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $85,101 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $85,101 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $20,806 | −$64,295 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $16,005 | −$69,096 | 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 Al Kaline [Yellow] #70 — FAQ
Is Al Kaline [Yellow] #70 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Al Kaline [Yellow] #70 sells for $16,005 against $84.21 raw: a $15,921 spread, 190× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($21,284) 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 Al Kaline [Yellow] #70 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Al Kaline [Yellow] #70 (Baseball Cards 1958 Topps) sells for about $16,005 versus $84.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 190× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Al Kaline [Yellow] #70?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $85,101, ahead of SGC 10 at $85,101. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Al Kaline [Yellow] #70 need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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