Is Gary Gaetti #613 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 30× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Gary Gaetti #613 sells for $49.07 against $1.61 raw: a $47.46 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.61
- PSA 10
- $49.07
- PSA 9
- $15.98
- Gem premium
- 30×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $49.07 | +$22.46 | −$2.54 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $15.98 | −$10.63 | −$35.63 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $9.55 | −$17.06 | −$42.06 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.61 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% | $24.25 | −$27.36 |
| 50% | $32.52 | −$19.09 |
| 75% | $40.80 | −$10.81 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.07 | −$14.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$35.00 | 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 Gary Gaetti #613 — FAQ
Is Gary Gaetti #613 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gary Gaetti #613 sells for $49.07 against $1.61 raw: a $47.46 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Gary Gaetti #613 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gary Gaetti #613 (Baseball Cards 1983 Fleer) sells for about $49.07 versus $1.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gary Gaetti #613?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gary Gaetti #613 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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