Is Mike LaValliere #61T worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mike LaValliere #61T sells for $155 against $1.50 raw: a $153 spread, 103× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) 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)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $155
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 103×
- 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 | $155 | +$128 | +$103 | +$3.49 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | +$33.50 | +$8.50 | −$91.50 |
| PSA 8 | $54.46 | +$27.96 | +$2.96 | −$97.04 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $83.75 | +$32.25 |
| 50% | $107 | +$56.00 |
| 75% | $131 | +$79.74 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $201 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $155 | −$46.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $93.00 | −$108 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $93.00 | −$108 | 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 | $155 | $93.00 | $201 | $93.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $66.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $60.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $54.46 |
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Grading Mike LaValliere #61T — FAQ
Is Mike LaValliere #61T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike LaValliere #61T sells for $155 against $1.50 raw: a $153 spread, 103× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) 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 LaValliere #61T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike LaValliere #61T (Baseball Cards 1987 Topps Traded Tiffany) sells for about $155 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 103× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike LaValliere #61T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $201, ahead of PSA 10 at $155. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike LaValliere #61T 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.
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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