Is Andy Messersmith #42 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 54× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Andy Messersmith #42 sells for $197 against $3.66 raw: a $193 spread, 54× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.66
- PSA 10
- $197
- PSA 9
- $15.19
- Gem premium
- 54×
- 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 | $197 | +$168 | +$143 | +$43.46 |
| PSA 9 | $15.19 | −$13.47 | −$38.47 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$18.67 | −$43.67 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $3.66 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% | $60.67 | +$7.01 |
| 50% | $106 | +$52.50 |
| 75% | $152 | +$97.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $256 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $197 | −$58.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | −$138 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $118 | −$138 | 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 Andy Messersmith #42 — FAQ
Is Andy Messersmith #42 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andy Messersmith #42 sells for $197 against $3.66 raw: a $193 spread, 54× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.19) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Andy Messersmith #42 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andy Messersmith #42 (Baseball Cards 1972 Kellogg's) sells for about $197 versus $3.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 54× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andy Messersmith #42?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $256, ahead of PSA 10 at $197. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andy Messersmith #42 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 Andy Messersmith #42 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Andy Messersmith #42 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.19).
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