Is Bo Jackson #50T worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bo Jackson #50T sells for $18,588 against $319 raw: a $18,269 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,994) 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)
- $319
- PSA 10
- $18,588
- PSA 9
- $1,994
- Gem premium
- 58×
- 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 | $18,588 | +$18,244 | +$18,219 | +$18,119 |
| PSA 9 | $1,994 | +$1,650 | +$1,625 | +$1,525 |
| PSA 8 | $671 | +$327 | +$302 | +$202 |
Net = sale price − $319 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% | $6,142 | +$5,773 |
| 50% | $10,291 | +$9,922 |
| 75% | $14,439 | +$14,070 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $24,164 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $18,588 | −$5,576 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11,153 | −$13,011 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11,153 | −$13,011 | 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 | $18,588 | $11,153 | $24,164 | $11,153 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $2,509 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $1,994 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $671 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $401 |
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Grading Bo Jackson #50T — FAQ
Is Bo Jackson #50T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bo Jackson #50T sells for $18,588 against $319 raw: a $18,269 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,994) 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 Bo Jackson #50T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bo Jackson #50T (Baseball Cards 1986 Topps Traded Tiffany) sells for about $18,588 versus $319 for a raw near-mint copy — a 58× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bo Jackson #50T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $24,164, ahead of PSA 10 at $18,588. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bo Jackson #50T 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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