Is George Brett #19 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 George Brett #19 sells for $10,815 against $7.75 raw: a $10,807 spread, 1395× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($9,012) 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)
- $7.75
- PSA 10
- $10,815
- PSA 9
- $9,012
- Gem premium
- 1395×
- As of
- Sep 22, 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 | $10,815 | +$10,782 | +$10,757 | +$10,657 |
| PSA 9 | $9,012 | +$8,980 | +$8,955 | +$8,855 |
| PSA 8 | $630 | +$597 | +$572 | +$472 |
Net = sale price − $7.75 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% | $9,463 | +$9,405 |
| 50% | $9,914 | +$9,856 |
| 75% | $10,364 | +$10,307 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $10,815 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8,540 | −$2,275 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6,489 | −$4,326 | 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 George Brett #19 — FAQ
Is George Brett #19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 George Brett #19 sells for $10,815 against $7.75 raw: a $10,807 spread, 1395× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($9,012) 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 George Brett #19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 George Brett #19 (Baseball Cards 1976 Topps) sells for about $10,815 versus $7.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1395× premium as of Sep 22, 2026.
Which grading company is best for George Brett #19?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $10,815, ahead of SGC 10 at $8,540. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does George Brett #19 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.
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