Is Checklist 397-528 #527 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 21× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Checklist 397-528 #527 sells for $42.16 against $1.99 raw: a $40.17 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.99) 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)
- $1.99
- PSA 10
- $42.16
- PSA 9
- $22.99
- Gem premium
- 21×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $42.16 | +$15.17 | −$9.83 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $22.99 | −$4.00 | −$29.00 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $13.22 | −$13.77 | −$38.77 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 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% | $27.78 | −$24.21 |
| 50% | $32.57 | −$19.42 |
| 75% | $37.37 | −$14.62 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.16 | −$12.84 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Checklist 397-528 #527 — FAQ
Is Checklist 397-528 #527 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Checklist 397-528 #527 sells for $42.16 against $1.99 raw: a $40.17 spread, 21× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.99) 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 Checklist 397-528 #527 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Checklist 397-528 #527 (Baseball Cards 1985 Topps) sells for about $42.16 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Checklist 397-528 #527?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.16. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Checklist 397-528 #527 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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