Is 1962 National League Batting Leaders #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 1962 National League Batting Leaders #1 sells for $15,840 against $10.92 raw: a $15,829 spread, 1451× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,200) 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)
- $10.92
- PSA 10
- $15,840
- PSA 9
- $13,200
- Gem premium
- 1451×
- 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 | $15,840 | +$15,804 | +$15,779 | +$15,679 |
| PSA 9 | $13,200 | +$13,164 | +$13,139 | +$13,039 |
| PSA 8 | $591 | +$555 | +$530 | +$430 |
Net = sale price − $10.92 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% | $13,860 | +$13,799 |
| 50% | $14,520 | +$14,459 |
| 75% | $15,180 | +$15,119 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $15,840 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9,504 | −$6,336 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9,504 | −$6,336 | 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 1962 National League Batting Leaders #1 — FAQ
Is 1962 National League Batting Leaders #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 1962 National League Batting Leaders #1 sells for $15,840 against $10.92 raw: a $15,829 spread, 1451× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($13,200) 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 1962 National League Batting Leaders #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 1962 National League Batting Leaders #1 (Baseball Cards 1963 Topps) sells for about $15,840 versus $10.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1451× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for 1962 National League Batting Leaders #1?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $15,840, ahead of CGC 10 at $9,504. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 1962 National League Batting Leaders #1 need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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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