Is Ernie Banks #110 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Ernie Banks #110 sells for $25,920 against $20.74 raw: a $25,899 spread, 1250× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($495) 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)
- $20.74
- CGC 10
- $25,920
- PSA 9
- $495
- Gem premium
- 1250×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $25,920 | +$25,874 | +$25,849 | +$25,749 |
| PSA 9 | $495 | +$449 | +$424 | +$324 |
| PSA 8 | $450 | +$404 | +$379 | +$279 |
Net = sale price − $20.74 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% | $6,851 | +$6,781 |
| 50% | $13,208 | +$13,137 |
| 75% | $19,564 | +$19,493 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $25,920 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25,920 | best | 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 #110 — FAQ
Is Ernie Banks #110 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Ernie Banks #110 sells for $25,920 against $20.74 raw: a $25,899 spread, 1250× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($495) 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.
Which grading company is best for Ernie Banks #110?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $25,920, ahead of SGC 10 at $25,920. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ernie Banks #110 need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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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