Is Juan Marichal #505 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Juan Marichal #505 sells for $5,240 against $14.29 raw: a $5,226 spread, 367× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,367) 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)
- $14.29
- PSA 10
- $5,240
- PSA 9
- $4,367
- Gem premium
- 367×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $5,240 | +$5,201 | +$5,176 | +$5,076 |
| PSA 9 | $4,367 | +$4,328 | +$4,303 | +$4,203 |
| PSA 8 | $664 | +$625 | +$600 | +$500 |
Net = sale price − $14.29 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% | $4,585 | +$4,521 |
| 50% | $4,803 | +$4,739 |
| 75% | $5,022 | +$4,957 |
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 | $6,812 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $5,240 | −$1,572 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,144 | −$3,668 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,144 | −$3,668 | 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 | $5,240 | $3,144 | $6,812 | $3,144 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $4,804 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $4,367 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $664 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $200 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Juan Marichal #505 — FAQ
Is Juan Marichal #505 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Juan Marichal #505 sells for $5,240 against $14.29 raw: a $5,226 spread, 367× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,367) 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 Juan Marichal #505 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Juan Marichal #505 (Baseball Cards 1962 Topps) sells for about $5,240 versus $14.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 367× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Juan Marichal #505?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $6,812, ahead of PSA 10 at $5,240. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Juan Marichal #505 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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