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Is July 14, 1953 Ted [Returns] #48 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 July 14, 1953 Ted [Returns] #48 sells for $1,340 against $9.24 raw: a $1,330 spread, 145× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($136) 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)
- $9.24
- PSA 10
- $1,340
- PSA 9
- $136
- Gem premium
- 145×
- 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 | $1,340 | +$1,305 | +$1,280 | +$1,180 |
| PSA 9 | $136 | +$102 | +$76.52 | −$23.48 |
| PSA 8 | $81.00 | +$46.76 | +$21.76 | −$78.24 |
Net = sale price − $9.24 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% | $437 | +$377 |
| 50% | $738 | +$678 |
| 75% | $1,039 | +$979 |
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 | $1,741 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,340 | −$401 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $804 | −$937 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $804 | −$937 | 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 July 14, 1953 Ted [Returns] #48 — FAQ
Is July 14, 1953 Ted [Returns] #48 worth grading?
A PSA 10 July 14, 1953 Ted [Returns] #48 sells for $1,340 against $9.24 raw: a $1,330 spread, 145× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($136) 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 July 14, 1953 Ted [Returns] #48 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 July 14, 1953 Ted [Returns] #48 (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) sells for about $1,340 versus $9.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 145× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for July 14, 1953 Ted [Returns] #48?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,741, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,340. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does July 14, 1953 Ted [Returns] #48 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.
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