Is Mike Cuellar #560 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mike Cuellar #560 sells for $220 against $1.94 raw: a $218 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.07) 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)
- $1.94
- PSA 10
- $220
- PSA 9
- $36.07
- Gem premium
- 113×
- 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 | $220 | +$193 | +$168 | +$68.04 |
| PSA 9 | $36.07 | +$9.13 | −$15.87 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$6.95 | −$31.95 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 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% | $82.05 | +$30.11 |
| 50% | $128 | +$76.09 |
| 75% | $174 | +$122 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $286 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $220 | −$66.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $132 | −$154 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $132 | −$154 | 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 Mike Cuellar #560 — FAQ
Is Mike Cuellar #560 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Cuellar #560 sells for $220 against $1.94 raw: a $218 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.07) 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 Mike Cuellar #560 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Cuellar #560 (Baseball Cards 1974 Topps) sells for about $220 versus $1.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 113× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Cuellar #560?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $286, ahead of PSA 10 at $220. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Cuellar #560 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 Mike Cuellar #560 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mike Cuellar #560 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.07).
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