Is Ted Simmons #102T worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ted Simmons #102T sells for $53.62 against $3.01 raw: a $50.61 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.01
- PSA 10
- $53.62
- PSA 9
- $20.01
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $53.62 | +$25.61 | +$0.61 | −$99.39 |
| PSA 9 | $20.01 | −$8.00 | −$33.00 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $12.90 | −$15.11 | −$40.11 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $3.01 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% | $28.41 | −$24.60 |
| 50% | $36.81 | −$16.20 |
| 75% | $45.22 | −$7.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 98%. 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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.62 | −$16.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Ted Simmons #102T — FAQ
Is Ted Simmons #102T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ted Simmons #102T sells for $53.62 against $3.01 raw: a $50.61 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Ted Simmons #102T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ted Simmons #102T (Baseball Cards 1986 Topps Traded Tiffany) sells for about $53.62 versus $3.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ted Simmons #102T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.62. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ted Simmons #102T 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 Ted Simmons #102T break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ted Simmons #102T breaks even when it gems about 98% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $20.01).
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