Is Juan Marichal worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Juan Marichal sells for $828 against $5.31 raw: a $822 spread, 156× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.47) 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)
- $5.31
- PSA 10
- $828
- PSA 9
- $51.47
- Gem premium
- 156×
- 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 | $828 | +$797 | +$772 | +$672 |
| PSA 9 | $51.47 | +$21.16 | −$3.84 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $33.50 | +$3.19 | −$21.81 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $5.31 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% | $246 | +$190 |
| 50% | $440 | +$384 |
| 75% | $634 | +$578 |
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 | $1,076 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $828 | −$248 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $497 | −$579 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $497 | −$579 | 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 | $828 | $497 | $1,076 | $497 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $236 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.47 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $33.50 |
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Grading Juan Marichal — FAQ
Is Juan Marichal worth grading?
A PSA 10 Juan Marichal sells for $828 against $5.31 raw: a $822 spread, 156× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.47) 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 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Juan Marichal (Baseball Cards 1966 Topps Rub Offs) sells for about $828 versus $5.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 156× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Juan Marichal?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,076, ahead of PSA 10 at $828. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Juan Marichal 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 Juan Marichal break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Juan Marichal breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.47).
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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