Is Carl Yastrzemski #287 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carl Yastrzemski #287 sells for $97,600 against $80.20 raw: a $97,520 spread, 1217× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,130) 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)
- $80.20
- PSA 10
- $97,600
- PSA 9
- $4,130
- Gem premium
- 1217×
- 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 | $97,600 | +$97,495 | +$97,470 | +$97,370 |
| PSA 9 | $4,130 | +$4,025 | +$4,000 | +$3,900 |
| PSA 8 | $1,026 | +$920 | +$895 | +$795 |
Net = sale price − $80.20 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% | $27,498 | +$27,367 |
| 50% | $50,865 | +$50,735 |
| 75% | $74,233 | +$74,102 |
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 | $126,880 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $97,600 | −$29,280 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58,560 | −$68,320 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58,560 | −$68,320 | 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 | $97,600 | $58,560 | $126,880 | $58,560 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $4,543 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $4,130 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1,026 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $360 |
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Grading Carl Yastrzemski #287 — FAQ
Is Carl Yastrzemski #287 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carl Yastrzemski #287 sells for $97,600 against $80.20 raw: a $97,520 spread, 1217× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,130) 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 Carl Yastrzemski #287 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carl Yastrzemski #287 (Baseball Cards 1961 Topps) sells for about $97,600 versus $80.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1217× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carl Yastrzemski #287?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $126,880, ahead of PSA 10 at $97,600. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carl Yastrzemski #287 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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