Is Dave May #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dave May #13 sells for $27.67 against $1.90 raw: a $25.77 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.28) 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)
- $1.90
- PSA 10
- $27.67
- PSA 9
- $27.28
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $27.67 | +$0.77 | −$24.23 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $27.28 | +$0.38 | −$24.62 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $17.64 | −$9.26 | −$34.26 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.90 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% | $27.38 | −$24.52 |
| 50% | $27.48 | −$24.42 |
| 75% | $27.57 | −$24.33 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $36.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $27.67 | −$8.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$19.00 | 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 Dave May #13 — FAQ
Is Dave May #13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dave May #13 sells for $27.67 against $1.90 raw: a $25.77 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.28) 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 Dave May #13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dave May #13 (Baseball Cards 1974 Kellogg's) sells for about $27.67 versus $1.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dave May #13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $36.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $27.67. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dave May #13 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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