Is 1960 Pirates, Yankees #57 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 1960 Pirates, Yankees #57 sells for $682 against $5.07 raw: a $677 spread, 135× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.89) 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)
- $5.07
- PSA 10
- $682
- PSA 9
- $58.89
- Gem premium
- 135×
- 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 | $682 | +$652 | +$627 | +$527 |
| PSA 9 | $58.89 | +$28.82 | +$3.82 | −$96.18 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$9.92 | −$15.08 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $5.07 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% | $215 | +$160 |
| 50% | $370 | +$315 |
| 75% | $526 | +$471 |
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 | $887 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $682 | −$205 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $409 | −$478 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $409 | −$478 | 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 | $682 | $409 | $887 | $409 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $196 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $58.89 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $38.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading 1960 Pirates, Yankees #57 — FAQ
Is 1960 Pirates, Yankees #57 worth grading?
A PSA 10 1960 Pirates, Yankees #57 sells for $682 against $5.07 raw: a $677 spread, 135× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.89) 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 1960 Pirates, Yankees #57 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 1960 Pirates, Yankees #57 (Baseball Cards 1970 Fleer World Series) sells for about $682 versus $5.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 135× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for 1960 Pirates, Yankees #57?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $887, ahead of PSA 10 at $682. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 1960 Pirates, Yankees #57 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.
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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