Is Jeff Reardon #711 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 35× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jeff Reardon #711 sells for $42.24 against $1.22 raw: a $41.02 spread, 35× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.50) 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)
- $1.22
- PSA 10
- $42.24
- PSA 9
- $10.50
- Gem premium
- 35×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $42.24 | +$16.02 | −$8.98 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $10.50 | −$15.72 | −$40.72 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $7.41 | −$18.81 | −$43.81 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.22 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% | $18.44 | −$32.78 |
| 50% | $26.37 | −$24.85 |
| 75% | $34.30 | −$16.91 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.24 | −$12.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Jeff Reardon #711 — FAQ
Is Jeff Reardon #711 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jeff Reardon #711 sells for $42.24 against $1.22 raw: a $41.02 spread, 35× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.50) 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 Jeff Reardon #711 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jeff Reardon #711 (Baseball Cards 1986 Topps) sells for about $42.24 versus $1.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jeff Reardon #711?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.24. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jeff Reardon #711 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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