Is Will Clark #U-25 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Will Clark #U-25 sells for $1,029 against $2.23 raw: a $1,026 spread, 461× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.37) 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)
- $2.23
- PSA 10
- $1,029
- PSA 9
- $46.37
- Gem premium
- 461×
- 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 | $1,029 | +$1,001 | +$976 | +$876 |
| PSA 9 | $46.37 | +$19.14 | −$5.86 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $14.12 | −$13.11 | −$38.11 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.23 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% | $292 | +$240 |
| 50% | $537 | +$485 |
| 75% | $783 | +$731 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $1,337 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,029 | −$308 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $617 | −$720 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $379 | −$958 | 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 | $1,029 | $617 | $1,337 | $379 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $69.60 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.37 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.12 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.95 |
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Grading Will Clark #U-25 — FAQ
Is Will Clark #U-25 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Will Clark #U-25 sells for $1,029 against $2.23 raw: a $1,026 spread, 461× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.37) 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 Will Clark #U-25 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Will Clark #U-25 (Baseball Cards 1986 Fleer Update) sells for about $1,029 versus $2.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 461× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Will Clark #U-25?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,337, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,029. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Will Clark #U-25 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.
What gem rate makes grading Will Clark #U-25 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Will Clark #U-25 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.37).
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