Is Ned Yost #777 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ned Yost #777 sells for $36.92 against $1.89 raw: a $35.03 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $1.89
- PSA 10
- $36.92
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $36.92 | +$10.03 | −$14.97 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$3.10 | −$21.90 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $1.89 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% | $31.72 | −$20.17 |
| 50% | $33.45 | −$18.44 |
| 75% | $35.19 | −$16.70 |
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $36.92 | −$11.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 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 Ned Yost #777 — FAQ
Is Ned Yost #777 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ned Yost #777 sells for $36.92 against $1.89 raw: a $35.03 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Ned Yost #777 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ned Yost #777 (Baseball Cards 1985 Topps) sells for about $36.92 versus $1.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ned Yost #777?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $36.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ned Yost #777 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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