Is 1969 Mets, Orioles #66 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 1969 Mets, Orioles #66 sells for $526 against $3.76 raw: a $523 spread, 140× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.28) 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)
- $3.76
- PSA 10
- $526
- PSA 9
- $85.28
- Gem premium
- 140×
- 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 | $526 | +$498 | +$473 | +$373 |
| PSA 9 | $85.28 | +$56.52 | +$31.52 | −$68.48 |
| PSA 8 | $34.83 | +$6.07 | −$18.93 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $3.76 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% | $196 | +$142 |
| 50% | $306 | +$252 |
| 75% | $416 | +$362 |
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 | $684 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $526 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $316 | −$368 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $316 | −$368 | 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 1969 Mets, Orioles #66 — FAQ
Is 1969 Mets, Orioles #66 worth grading?
A PSA 10 1969 Mets, Orioles #66 sells for $526 against $3.76 raw: a $523 spread, 140× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.28) 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 1969 Mets, Orioles #66 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 1969 Mets, Orioles #66 (Baseball Cards 1970 Fleer World Series) sells for about $526 versus $3.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 140× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for 1969 Mets, Orioles #66?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $684, ahead of PSA 10 at $526. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 1969 Mets, Orioles #66 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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