Is Rick Aguilera #216 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 69× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Rick Aguilera #216 sells for $135 against $1.94 raw: a $133 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.94
- PSA 10
- $135
- Gem premium
- 69×
- 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 | $135 | +$108 | +$82.56 | −$17.44 |
| PSA 8 | $2.25 | −$24.69 | −$49.69 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $175 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $135 | −$40.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $81.00 | −$94.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $81.00 | −$94.00 | 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 Rick Aguilera #216 — FAQ
Is Rick Aguilera #216 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rick Aguilera #216 sells for $135 against $1.94 raw: a $133 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Rick Aguilera #216 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rick Aguilera #216 (Baseball Cards 1986 Leaf) sells for about $135 versus $1.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 69× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rick Aguilera #216?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $175, ahead of PSA 10 at $135. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rick Aguilera #216 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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