Is Roger Maris #1 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1350× premium in CGC 10
A CGC 10 Roger Maris #1 sells for $55,512 against $41.13 raw: a $55,471 spread, 1350× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $41.13
- CGC 10
- $55,512
- Gem premium
- 1350×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $55,512 | +$55,446 | +$55,421 | +$55,321 |
| PSA 8 | $4,094 | +$4,028 | +$4,003 | +$3,903 |
Net = sale price − $41.13 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $55,512 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55,512 | best | 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 Roger Maris #1 — FAQ
Is Roger Maris #1 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Roger Maris #1 sells for $55,512 against $41.13 raw: a $55,471 spread, 1350× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Which grading company is best for Roger Maris #1?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $55,512, ahead of SGC 10 at $55,512. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roger Maris #1 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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