Is Rudy May #321 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Rudy May #321 sells for $473 against $2.31 raw: a $470 spread, 205× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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)
- $2.31
- PSA 10
- $473
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 205×
- 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 | $473 | +$445 | +$420 | +$320 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | +$7.69 | −$17.31 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $20.99 | −$6.32 | −$31.32 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $2.31 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% | $144 | +$92.09 |
| 50% | $254 | +$201 |
| 75% | $363 | +$311 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $614 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $473 | −$141 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $284 | −$330 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $284 | −$330 | 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 Rudy May #321 — FAQ
Is Rudy May #321 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rudy May #321 sells for $473 against $2.31 raw: a $470 spread, 205× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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 Rudy May #321 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rudy May #321 (Baseball Cards 1975 Topps Mini) sells for about $473 versus $2.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 205× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rudy May #321?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $614, ahead of PSA 10 at $473. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rudy May #321 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 Rudy May #321 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Rudy May #321 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.00).
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