Is Bruce Sutter worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bruce Sutter sells for $33.00 against $0.57 raw: a $32.43 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.76) 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)
- $0.57
- PSA 10
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $27.76
- Gem premium
- 58×
- 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 | $33.00 | +$7.43 | −$17.57 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $27.76 | +$2.19 | −$22.81 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $0.57 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% | $29.07 | −$21.50 |
| 50% | $30.38 | −$20.19 |
| 75% | $31.69 | −$18.88 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.00 | −$10.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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 | $33.00 | $20.00 | $43.00 | $20.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $31.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.76 |
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Grading Bruce Sutter — FAQ
Is Bruce Sutter worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bruce Sutter sells for $33.00 against $0.57 raw: a $32.43 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.76) 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 Bruce Sutter worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bruce Sutter (Baseball Cards 1981 Perma Graphics Super Star Credit Card) sells for about $33.00 versus $0.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 58× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bruce Sutter?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bruce Sutter 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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