Is Wally Bunker #137 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wally Bunker #137 sells for $1,277 against $1.48 raw: a $1,276 spread, 863× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.41) 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)
- $1.48
- PSA 10
- $1,277
- PSA 9
- $28.41
- Gem premium
- 863×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $1,277 | +$1,251 | +$1,226 | +$1,126 |
| PSA 9 | $28.41 | +$1.93 | −$23.07 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $15.11 | −$11.37 | −$36.37 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.48 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% | $341 | +$289 |
| 50% | $653 | +$601 |
| 75% | $965 | +$913 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,660 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,277 | −$383 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $766 | −$894 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $766 | −$894 | 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 Wally Bunker #137 — FAQ
Is Wally Bunker #137 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wally Bunker #137 sells for $1,277 against $1.48 raw: a $1,276 spread, 863× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.41) 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 Wally Bunker #137 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wally Bunker #137 (Baseball Cards 1969 Topps) sells for about $1,277 versus $1.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 863× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wally Bunker #137?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,660, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,277. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wally Bunker #137 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 Wally Bunker #137 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wally Bunker #137 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.41).
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