Is Marty Pattin #415 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Marty Pattin #415 sells for $253 against $2.03 raw: a $251 spread, 125× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.73) 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)
- $2.03
- PSA 10
- $253
- PSA 9
- $28.73
- Gem premium
- 125×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $253 | +$226 | +$201 | +$101 |
| PSA 9 | $28.73 | +$1.70 | −$23.30 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $15.34 | −$11.69 | −$36.69 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.03 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% | $84.91 | +$32.88 |
| 50% | $141 | +$89.06 |
| 75% | $197 | +$145 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $329 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $253 | −$75.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $152 | −$177 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $152 | −$177 | 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 Marty Pattin #415 — FAQ
Is Marty Pattin #415 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Marty Pattin #415 sells for $253 against $2.03 raw: a $251 spread, 125× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.73) 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 Marty Pattin #415 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Marty Pattin #415 (Baseball Cards 1973 Topps) sells for about $253 versus $2.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 125× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Marty Pattin #415?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $329, ahead of PSA 10 at $253. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Marty Pattin #415 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 Marty Pattin #415 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Marty Pattin #415 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.73).
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