Is Bob Gibson [So 2578] #26 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bob Gibson [So 2578] #26 sells for $209 against $17.49 raw: a $192 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.94) 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)
- $17.49
- PSA 10
- $209
- PSA 9
- $48.94
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $209 | +$167 | +$142 | +$41.76 |
| PSA 9 | $48.94 | +$6.45 | −$18.55 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $39.79 | −$2.70 | −$27.70 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $17.49 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% | $89.02 | +$21.53 |
| 50% | $129 | +$61.61 |
| 75% | $169 | +$102 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $272 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $209 | −$62.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $126 | −$146 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $126 | −$146 | 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 Bob Gibson [So 2578] #26 — FAQ
Is Bob Gibson [So 2578] #26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bob Gibson [So 2578] #26 sells for $209 against $17.49 raw: a $192 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.94) 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 Bob Gibson [So 2578] #26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bob Gibson [So 2578] #26 (Baseball Cards 1972 Kellogg's) sells for about $209 versus $17.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bob Gibson [So 2578] #26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $272, ahead of PSA 10 at $209. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bob Gibson [So 2578] #26 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 Bob Gibson [So 2578] #26 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bob Gibson [So 2578] #26 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.94).
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