Is Houston Astros #487 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Houston Astros #487 sells for $4,320 against $2.00 raw: a $4,318 spread, 2160× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.99) 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)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $4,320
- PSA 9
- $47.99
- Gem premium
- 2160×
- 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 | $4,320 | +$4,293 | +$4,268 | +$4,168 |
| PSA 9 | $47.99 | +$20.99 | −$4.01 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $21.63 | −$5.37 | −$30.37 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $1,116 | +$1,064 |
| 50% | $2,184 | +$2,132 |
| 75% | $3,252 | +$3,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $4,320 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,592 | −$1,728 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,592 | −$1,728 | 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 Houston Astros #487 — FAQ
Is Houston Astros #487 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Houston Astros #487 sells for $4,320 against $2.00 raw: a $4,318 spread, 2160× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.99) 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 Houston Astros #487 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Houston Astros #487 (Baseball Cards 1975 Topps) sells for about $4,320 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2160× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Houston Astros #487?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,320, ahead of CGC 10 at $2,592. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Houston Astros #487 need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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 Houston Astros #487 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Houston Astros #487 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.99).
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