Is Tim Flannery #674 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tim Flannery #674 sells for $47.53 against $1.52 raw: a $46.01 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.00) 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)
- $1.52
- PSA 10
- $47.53
- PSA 9
- $13.00
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $47.53 | +$21.01 | −$3.99 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $13.00 | −$13.52 | −$38.52 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $11.96 | −$14.56 | −$39.56 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.52 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% | $21.63 | −$29.89 |
| 50% | $30.27 | −$21.25 |
| 75% | $38.90 | −$12.62 |
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 | $62.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.53 | −$14.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$33.00 | 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 Tim Flannery #674 — FAQ
Is Tim Flannery #674 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Flannery #674 sells for $47.53 against $1.52 raw: a $46.01 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.00) 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 Tim Flannery #674 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Flannery #674 (Baseball Cards 1984 Topps) sells for about $47.53 versus $1.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Flannery #674?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $62.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Flannery #674 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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