Is Jackie Robinson #291 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jackie Robinson #291 sells for $49.48 against $2.25 raw: a $47.23 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $49.48
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $49.48 | +$22.23 | −$2.77 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$12.75 | −$12.25 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $42.37 | −$9.88 |
| 50% | $44.74 | −$7.51 |
| 75% | $47.11 | −$5.14 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.48 | −$14.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $49.48 | $30.00 | $64.00 | $30.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $48.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
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Grading Jackie Robinson #291 — FAQ
Is Jackie Robinson #291 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jackie Robinson #291 sells for $49.48 against $2.25 raw: a $47.23 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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 Jackie Robinson #291 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jackie Robinson #291 (Baseball Cards 1979 TCMA Baseball History Series) sells for about $49.48 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jackie Robinson #291?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jackie Robinson #291 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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