Is Dwight Evans #695 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dwight Evans #695 sells for $314 against $1.74 raw: a $312 spread, 180× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.68) 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
- $314
- PSA 9
- $51.68
- Gem premium
- 180×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $314 | +$287 | +$262 | +$162 |
| PSA 9 | $51.68 | +$24.94 | −$0.06 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $24.83 | −$1.91 | −$26.91 | −$127 |
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% | $117 | +$65.39 |
| 50% | $183 | +$131 |
| 75% | $248 | +$196 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $408 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $314 | −$94.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $188 | −$220 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $188 | −$220 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $314 | $188 | $408 | $188 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $81.15 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.68 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.83 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $17.69 |
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Grading Dwight Evans #695 — FAQ
Is Dwight Evans #695 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dwight Evans #695 sells for $314 against $1.74 raw: a $312 spread, 180× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.68) 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 Dwight Evans #695 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dwight Evans #695 (Baseball Cards 1978 Topps) sells for about $314 versus $1.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 180× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dwight Evans #695?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $408, ahead of PSA 10 at $314. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dwight Evans #695 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 Dwight Evans #695 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dwight Evans #695 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.68).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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