Is 1952 MVP's: Bobby Shantz, Hank Sauer #190 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 1952 MVP's: Bobby Shantz, Hank Sauer #190 sells for $3,960 against $1.99 raw: a $3,958 spread, 1990× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.49) 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)
- $1.99
- CGC 10
- $3,960
- PSA 9
- $50.49
- Gem premium
- 1990×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $3,960 | +$3,933 | +$3,908 | +$3,808 |
| PSA 9 | $50.49 | +$23.50 | −$1.50 | −$102 |
| PSA 8 | $16.50 | −$10.49 | −$35.49 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 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% | $1,028 | +$976 |
| 50% | $2,005 | +$1,953 |
| 75% | $2,983 | +$2,931 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $3,960 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,960 | best | 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 1952 MVP's: Bobby Shantz, Hank Sauer #190 — FAQ
Is 1952 MVP's: Bobby Shantz, Hank Sauer #190 worth grading?
A CGC 10 1952 MVP's: Bobby Shantz, Hank Sauer #190 sells for $3,960 against $1.99 raw: a $3,958 spread, 1990× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.49) 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.
Which grading company is best for 1952 MVP's: Bobby Shantz, Hank Sauer #190?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $3,960, ahead of SGC 10 at $3,960. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does 1952 MVP's: Bobby Shantz, Hank Sauer #190 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 1952 MVP's: Bobby Shantz, Hank Sauer #190 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting 1952 MVP's: Bobby Shantz, Hank Sauer #190 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.49).
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