Is Ernie Banks #380 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ernie Banks #380 sells for $9,370 against $60.13 raw: a $9,310 spread, 156× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,791) 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)
- $60.13
- PSA 10
- $9,370
- PSA 9
- $7,791
- Gem premium
- 156×
- 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 | $9,370 | +$9,285 | +$9,260 | +$9,160 |
| PSA 9 | $7,791 | +$7,706 | +$7,681 | +$7,581 |
| PSA 8 | $704 | +$619 | +$594 | +$494 |
Net = sale price − $60.13 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% | $8,186 | +$8,076 |
| 50% | $8,581 | +$8,471 |
| 75% | $8,975 | +$8,865 |
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 | $12,181 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $9,370 | −$2,811 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5,622 | −$6,559 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5,622 | −$6,559 | 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 Ernie Banks #380 — FAQ
Is Ernie Banks #380 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ernie Banks #380 sells for $9,370 against $60.13 raw: a $9,310 spread, 156× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,791) 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 Ernie Banks #380 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ernie Banks #380 (Baseball Cards 1963 Topps) sells for about $9,370 versus $60.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 156× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ernie Banks #380?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $12,181, ahead of PSA 10 at $9,370. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ernie Banks #380 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.
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