Is Danny Tartabull #108T worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Danny Tartabull #108T sells for $244 against $3.72 raw: a $240 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.25) 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)
- $3.72
- PSA 10
- $244
- PSA 9
- $36.25
- Gem premium
- 66×
- 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 | $244 | +$215 | +$190 | +$90.08 |
| PSA 9 | $36.25 | +$7.53 | −$17.47 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $13.81 | −$14.91 | −$39.91 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $3.72 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% | $88.14 | +$34.42 |
| 50% | $140 | +$86.31 |
| 75% | $192 | +$138 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $317 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $244 | −$73.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $146 | −$171 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $146 | −$171 | 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 | $244 | $146 | $317 | $146 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $77.46 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.25 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.81 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.81 |
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Grading Danny Tartabull #108T — FAQ
Is Danny Tartabull #108T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Danny Tartabull #108T sells for $244 against $3.72 raw: a $240 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.25) 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 Danny Tartabull #108T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Danny Tartabull #108T (Baseball Cards 1986 Topps Traded Tiffany) sells for about $244 versus $3.72 for a raw near-mint copy — a 66× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Danny Tartabull #108T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $317, ahead of PSA 10 at $244. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Danny Tartabull #108T 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 Danny Tartabull #108T break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Danny Tartabull #108T breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.25).
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