Is Bob Bailey #365 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bob Bailey #365 sells for $185 against $1.92 raw: a $183 spread, 96× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.38) 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)
- $1.92
- PSA 10
- $185
- PSA 9
- $30.38
- Gem premium
- 96×
- 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 | $185 | +$158 | +$133 | +$32.83 |
| PSA 9 | $30.38 | +$3.46 | −$21.54 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $12.58 | −$14.34 | −$39.34 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.92 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% | $68.97 | +$17.05 |
| 50% | $108 | +$55.64 |
| 75% | $146 | +$94.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $240 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $185 | −$55.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $111 | −$129 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $111 | −$129 | 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 Bob Bailey #365 — FAQ
Is Bob Bailey #365 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bob Bailey #365 sells for $185 against $1.92 raw: a $183 spread, 96× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.38) 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 Bob Bailey #365 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bob Bailey #365 (Baseball Cards 1975 Topps) sells for about $185 versus $1.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 96× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bob Bailey #365?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $240, ahead of PSA 10 at $185. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bob Bailey #365 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 Bob Bailey #365 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bob Bailey #365 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.38).
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