Is Mathewson Pitches 3: World Series Shutouts #477 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mathewson Pitches 3: World Series Shutouts #477 sells for $1,853 against $10.06 raw: a $1,843 spread, 184× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.02) 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)
- $10.06
- PSA 10
- $1,853
- PSA 9
- $53.02
- Gem premium
- 184×
- 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 | $1,853 | +$1,818 | +$1,793 | +$1,693 |
| PSA 9 | $53.02 | +$17.96 | −$7.04 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | −$7.06 | −$32.06 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $10.06 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% | $503 | +$443 |
| 50% | $953 | +$893 |
| 75% | $1,403 | +$1,343 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $2,409 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,853 | −$556 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,112 | −$1,297 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,112 | −$1,297 | 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 Mathewson Pitches 3: World Series Shutouts #477 — FAQ
Is Mathewson Pitches 3: World Series Shutouts #477 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mathewson Pitches 3: World Series Shutouts #477 sells for $1,853 against $10.06 raw: a $1,843 spread, 184× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.02) 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 Mathewson Pitches 3: World Series Shutouts #477 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mathewson Pitches 3: World Series Shutouts #477 (Baseball Cards 1961 NU Card Scoops) sells for about $1,853 versus $10.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 184× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mathewson Pitches 3: World Series Shutouts #477?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,409, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,853. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mathewson Pitches 3: World Series Shutouts #477 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.
What gem rate makes grading Mathewson Pitches 3: World Series Shutouts #477 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mathewson Pitches 3: World Series Shutouts #477 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.02).
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