Is Josh Gibson #30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Josh Gibson #30 sells for $76.76 against $4.43 raw: a $72.33 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $4.43
- PSA 10
- $76.76
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $76.76 | +$47.33 | +$22.33 | −$77.67 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | +$0.57 | −$24.43 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $28.31 | −$1.12 | −$26.12 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $4.43 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% | $41.69 | −$12.74 |
| 50% | $53.38 | −$1.05 |
| 75% | $65.07 | +$10.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $76.76 | −$23.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 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 Josh Gibson #30 — FAQ
Is Josh Gibson #30 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Josh Gibson #30 sells for $76.76 against $4.43 raw: a $72.33 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Josh Gibson #30 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Josh Gibson #30 (Baseball Cards 1986 Fritsch Negro League Baseball Stars) sells for about $76.76 versus $4.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Josh Gibson #30?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $76.76. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Josh Gibson #30 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 Josh Gibson #30 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Josh Gibson #30 breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.00).
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