Is A's Future Stars #671 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 A's Future Stars #671 brings $31.09 versus $1.74 raw — a $29.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.74
- PSA 10
- $31.09
- PSA 9
- $15.99
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $31.09 | +$4.35 | −$20.65 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $15.99 | −$10.75 | −$35.75 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$11.74 | −$36.74 | −$137 |
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% | $19.77 | −$31.97 |
| 50% | $23.54 | −$28.20 |
| 75% | $27.31 | −$24.43 |
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 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.09 | −$8.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$21.00 | 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 | $31.09 | $19.00 | $40.00 | $19.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $30.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
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Grading A's Future Stars #671 — FAQ
Is A's Future Stars #671 worth grading?
A PSA 10 A's Future Stars #671 brings $31.09 versus $1.74 raw — a $29.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 A's Future Stars #671 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 A's Future Stars #671 (Baseball Cards 1980 Topps) sells for about $31.09 versus $1.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for A's Future Stars #671?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does A's Future Stars #671 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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