Is Jose Canseco #20T worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jose Canseco #20T sells for $219 against $3.99 raw: a $215 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $3.99
- PSA 10
- $219
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $219 | +$190 | +$165 | +$64.86 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$1.00 | −$24.00 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$13.99 | −$38.99 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 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% | $77.20 | +$23.22 |
| 50% | $124 | +$70.43 |
| 75% | $172 | +$118 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $285 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $219 | −$66.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $199 | −$86.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $95.21 | −$190 | 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 | $219 | $199 | $285 | $95.21 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.25 |
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Grading Jose Canseco #20T — FAQ
Is Jose Canseco #20T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jose Canseco #20T sells for $219 against $3.99 raw: a $215 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Jose Canseco #20T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jose Canseco #20T (Baseball Cards 1986 Topps Traded) sells for about $219 versus $3.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jose Canseco #20T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $285, ahead of PSA 10 at $219. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jose Canseco #20T 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 Jose Canseco #20T break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jose Canseco #20T breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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