Is Manny Mota #228 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 40× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Manny Mota #228 sells for $49.97 against $1.24 raw: a $48.73 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.24
- PSA 10
- $49.97
- PSA 9
- $22.00
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $49.97 | +$23.73 | −$1.27 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $22.00 | −$4.24 | −$29.24 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$6.25 | −$31.25 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $1.24 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% | $28.99 | −$22.25 |
| 50% | $35.98 | −$15.26 |
| 75% | $42.98 | −$8.26 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.97 | −$15.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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 Manny Mota #228 — FAQ
Is Manny Mota #228 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Manny Mota #228 sells for $49.97 against $1.24 raw: a $48.73 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Manny Mota #228 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Manny Mota #228 (Baseball Cards 1978 Topps) sells for about $49.97 versus $1.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Manny Mota #228?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Manny Mota #228 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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