Is Jim Slaton #153 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 63× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jim Slaton #153 sells for $62.69 against $0.99 raw: a $61.70 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.99
- PSA 10
- $62.69
- Gem premium
- 63×
- 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 | $62.69 | +$36.70 | +$11.70 | −$88.30 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $82.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $62.69 | −$19.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$44.00 | 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 Jim Slaton #153 — FAQ
Is Jim Slaton #153 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jim Slaton #153 sells for $62.69 against $0.99 raw: a $61.70 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jim Slaton #153 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jim Slaton #153 (Baseball Cards 1982 Fleer) sells for about $62.69 versus $0.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 63× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jim Slaton #153?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $82.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $62.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jim Slaton #153 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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