Is Carl Yastrzemski #200 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Carl Yastrzemski #200 brings $41.01 versus $1.38 raw — a $39.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.38
- PSA 10
- $41.01
- PSA 9
- $15.76
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $41.01 | +$14.63 | −$10.37 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $15.76 | −$10.62 | −$35.62 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $11.02 | −$15.36 | −$40.36 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.38 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% | $22.07 | −$29.31 |
| 50% | $28.38 | −$23.00 |
| 75% | $34.70 | −$16.68 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.01 | −$11.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 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 | $41.01 | $25.00 | $53.00 | $25.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $37.14 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.76 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.02 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Carl Yastrzemski #200 — FAQ
Is Carl Yastrzemski #200 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carl Yastrzemski #200 brings $41.01 versus $1.38 raw — a $39.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Carl Yastrzemski #200 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carl Yastrzemski #200 (Baseball Cards 1983 Fleer) sells for about $41.01 versus $1.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carl Yastrzemski #200?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carl Yastrzemski #200 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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