Is Willie Stargell #230 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Willie Stargell #230 sells for $10,614 against $5.67 raw: a $10,608 spread, 1872× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,845) 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)
- $5.67
- PSA 10
- $10,614
- PSA 9
- $8,845
- Gem premium
- 1872×
- 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 | $10,614 | +$10,583 | +$10,558 | +$10,458 |
| PSA 9 | $8,845 | +$8,814 | +$8,789 | +$8,689 |
| PSA 8 | $258 | +$227 | +$202 | +$102 |
Net = sale price − $5.67 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% | $9,287 | +$9,232 |
| 50% | $9,730 | +$9,674 |
| 75% | $10,172 | +$10,116 |
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 | $13,798 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $10,614 | −$3,184 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6,368 | −$7,430 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6,368 | −$7,430 | 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 | $10,614 | $6,368 | $13,798 | $6,368 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $9,730 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $8,845 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $258 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $88.25 |
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Grading Willie Stargell #230 — FAQ
Is Willie Stargell #230 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Willie Stargell #230 sells for $10,614 against $5.67 raw: a $10,608 spread, 1872× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,845) 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 Willie Stargell #230 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Willie Stargell #230 (Baseball Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $10,614 versus $5.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1872× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Willie Stargell #230?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $13,798, ahead of PSA 10 at $10,614. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Willie Stargell #230 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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