Is Randy Jones #550 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Randy Jones #550 sells for $194 against $1.74 raw: a $193 spread, 112× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.92) 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)
- $1.74
- PSA 10
- $194
- PSA 9
- $97.92
- Gem premium
- 112×
- 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 | $194 | +$168 | +$143 | +$42.55 |
| PSA 9 | $97.92 | +$71.18 | +$46.18 | −$53.82 |
| PSA 8 | $22.67 | −$4.07 | −$29.07 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $1.74 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% | $122 | +$70.27 |
| 50% | $146 | +$94.36 |
| 75% | $170 | +$118 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $253 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $194 | −$58.71 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $117 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $117 | −$136 | 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 Randy Jones #550 — FAQ
Is Randy Jones #550 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Randy Jones #550 sells for $194 against $1.74 raw: a $193 spread, 112× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($97.92) 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 Randy Jones #550 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Randy Jones #550 (Baseball Cards 1977 Topps) sells for about $194 versus $1.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 112× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Randy Jones #550?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $253, ahead of PSA 10 at $194. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Randy Jones #550 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.
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