Is Darryl Strawberry [Top Run Makers] #33 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Darryl Strawberry [Top Run Makers] #33 sells for $60.40 against $1.00 raw: a $59.40 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $60.40
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 60×
- 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 | $60.40 | +$34.40 | +$9.40 | −$90.60 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$13.99 | −$11.01 | −$111 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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% | $45.09 | −$5.91 |
| 50% | $50.20 | −$0.80 |
| 75% | $55.30 | +$4.30 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 54%. 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 | $79.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.40 | −$18.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$43.00 | 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 Darryl Strawberry [Top Run Makers] #33 — FAQ
Is Darryl Strawberry [Top Run Makers] #33 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Darryl Strawberry [Top Run Makers] #33 sells for $60.40 against $1.00 raw: a $59.40 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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 Darryl Strawberry [Top Run Makers] #33 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Darryl Strawberry [Top Run Makers] #33 (Baseball Cards 1987 Boardwalk & Baseball) sells for about $60.40 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 60× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Darryl Strawberry [Top Run Makers] #33?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $79.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Darryl Strawberry [Top Run Makers] #33 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 Darryl Strawberry [Top Run Makers] #33 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Darryl Strawberry [Top Run Makers] #33 breaks even when it gems about 54% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.99).
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