Is Joe Morgan #755 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Joe Morgan #755 sells for $66.48 against $1.23 raw: a $65.25 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.38) 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)
- $1.23
- PSA 10
- $66.48
- PSA 9
- $26.38
- Gem premium
- 54×
- 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 | $66.48 | +$40.25 | +$15.25 | −$84.75 |
| PSA 9 | $26.38 | +$0.15 | −$24.85 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $9.63 | −$16.60 | −$41.60 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.23 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% | $36.41 | −$14.82 |
| 50% | $46.43 | −$4.80 |
| 75% | $56.45 | +$5.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.48 | −$19.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 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 | $66.48 | $40.00 | $86.00 | $40.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $43.79 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.38 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.63 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3.80 |
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Grading Joe Morgan #755 — FAQ
Is Joe Morgan #755 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joe Morgan #755 sells for $66.48 against $1.23 raw: a $65.25 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.38) 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 Joe Morgan #755 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joe Morgan #755 (Baseball Cards 1982 Topps) sells for about $66.48 versus $1.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 54× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joe Morgan #755?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.48. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joe Morgan #755 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 Joe Morgan #755 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joe Morgan #755 breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.38).
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