Is Merv Rettenmund #585T worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 101× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Merv Rettenmund #585T sells for $195 against $1.93 raw: a $193 spread, 101× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.70) 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)
- $1.93
- PSA 10
- $195
- PSA 9
- $24.70
- Gem premium
- 101×
- 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 | $195 | +$168 | +$143 | +$43.03 |
| PSA 9 | $24.70 | −$2.23 | −$27.23 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $19.27 | −$7.66 | −$32.66 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $1.93 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% | $67.27 | +$15.33 |
| 50% | $110 | +$57.90 |
| 75% | $152 | +$100 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $253 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $195 | −$58.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $117 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $117 | −$136 | 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 Merv Rettenmund #585T — FAQ
Is Merv Rettenmund #585T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Merv Rettenmund #585T sells for $195 against $1.93 raw: a $193 spread, 101× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.70) 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 Merv Rettenmund #585T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Merv Rettenmund #585T (Baseball Cards 1974 Topps Traded) sells for about $195 versus $1.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 101× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Merv Rettenmund #585T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $253, ahead of PSA 10 at $195. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Merv Rettenmund #585T 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 Merv Rettenmund #585T break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Merv Rettenmund #585T breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $24.70).
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