Is Bob Gibson #514 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bob Gibson #514 sells for $156,769 against $765 raw: a $156,004 spread, 205× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30,523) 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)
- $765
- PSA 10
- $156,769
- PSA 9
- $30,523
- Gem premium
- 205×
- 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 | $156,769 | +$155,979 | +$155,954 | +$155,854 |
| PSA 9 | $30,523 | +$29,733 | +$29,708 | +$29,608 |
| PSA 8 | $8,544 | +$7,754 | +$7,729 | +$7,629 |
Net = sale price − $765 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% | $62,084 | +$61,269 |
| 50% | $93,646 | +$92,831 |
| 75% | $125,207 | +$124,392 |
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 | $203,799 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $156,769 | −$47,030 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $94,061 | −$109,738 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $94,061 | −$109,738 | 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 | $156,769 | $94,061 | $203,799 | $94,061 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40,103 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30,523 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8,544 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3,288 |
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Grading Bob Gibson #514 — FAQ
Is Bob Gibson #514 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bob Gibson #514 sells for $156,769 against $765 raw: a $156,004 spread, 205× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30,523) 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 Bob Gibson #514 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bob Gibson #514 (Baseball Cards 1959 Topps) sells for about $156,769 versus $765 for a raw near-mint copy — a 205× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bob Gibson #514?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $203,799, ahead of PSA 10 at $156,769. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bob Gibson #514 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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