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Is 1959 MVP's [N. Fox, E. Banks] #197 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 1959 MVP's [N. Fox, E. Banks] #197 sells for $247 against $2.09 raw: a $245 spread, 118× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.25) 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)
- $2.09
- PSA 10
- $247
- PSA 9
- $39.25
- Gem premium
- 118×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $247 | +$220 | +$195 | +$94.66 |
| PSA 9 | $39.25 | +$12.16 | −$12.84 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $14.05 | −$13.04 | −$38.04 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.09 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% | $91.13 | +$39.03 |
| 50% | $143 | +$90.91 |
| 75% | $195 | +$143 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $321 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $247 | −$74.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $148 | −$173 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $148 | −$173 | 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 1959 MVP's [N. Fox, E. Banks] #197 — FAQ
Is 1959 MVP's [N. Fox, E. Banks] #197 worth grading?
A PSA 10 1959 MVP's [N. Fox, E. Banks] #197 sells for $247 against $2.09 raw: a $245 spread, 118× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.25) 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 1959 MVP's [N. Fox, E. Banks] #197 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 1959 MVP's [N. Fox, E. Banks] #197 (Baseball Cards 1975 Topps Mini) sells for about $247 versus $2.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 118× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for 1959 MVP's [N. Fox, E. Banks] #197?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $321, ahead of PSA 10 at $247. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 1959 MVP's [N. Fox, E. Banks] #197 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 1959 MVP's [N. Fox, E. Banks] #197 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting 1959 MVP's [N. Fox, E. Banks] #197 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.25).
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