Is Mike Schmidt #6 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mike Schmidt #6 sells for $363 against $2.14 raw: a $361 spread, 169× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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)
- $2.14
- PSA 10
- $363
- PSA 9
- $33.00
- Gem premium
- 169×
- 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 | $363 | +$336 | +$311 | +$211 |
| PSA 9 | $33.00 | +$5.86 | −$19.14 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $5.42 | −$21.72 | −$46.72 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.14 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% | $115 | +$63.27 |
| 50% | $198 | +$146 |
| 75% | $280 | +$228 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $471 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $363 | −$108 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $218 | −$253 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $218 | −$253 | 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 | $363 | $218 | $471 | $218 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.42 |
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Grading Mike Schmidt #6 — FAQ
Is Mike Schmidt #6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Schmidt #6 sells for $363 against $2.14 raw: a $361 spread, 169× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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 Mike Schmidt #6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Schmidt #6 (Baseball Cards 1987 Fleer All Stars) sells for about $363 versus $2.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 169× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Schmidt #6?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $471, ahead of PSA 10 at $363. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Schmidt #6 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 Mike Schmidt #6 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mike Schmidt #6 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.00).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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