Is 1961 National League E.R.A. Leaders #56 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 1961 National League E.R.A. Leaders #56 sells for $543 against $2.93 raw: a $540 spread, 185× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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)
- $2.93
- PSA 10
- $543
- PSA 9
- $51.00
- Gem premium
- 185×
- 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 | $543 | +$515 | +$490 | +$390 |
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | +$23.07 | −$1.93 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $46.72 | +$18.79 | −$6.21 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $2.93 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% | $174 | +$121 |
| 50% | $297 | +$244 |
| 75% | $420 | +$367 |
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 | $706 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $543 | −$163 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $326 | −$380 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $326 | −$380 | 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 1961 National League E.R.A. Leaders #56 — FAQ
Is 1961 National League E.R.A. Leaders #56 worth grading?
A PSA 10 1961 National League E.R.A. Leaders #56 sells for $543 against $2.93 raw: a $540 spread, 185× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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 1961 National League E.R.A. Leaders #56 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 1961 National League E.R.A. Leaders #56 (Baseball Cards 1962 Topps) sells for about $543 versus $2.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 185× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for 1961 National League E.R.A. Leaders #56?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $706, ahead of PSA 10 at $543. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 1961 National League E.R.A. Leaders #56 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 1961 National League E.R.A. Leaders #56 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting 1961 National League E.R.A. Leaders #56 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.00).
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