Is Fred McGriff #74T worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Fred McGriff #74T sells for $207 against $6.59 raw: a $200 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.89) 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)
- $6.59
- PSA 10
- $207
- PSA 9
- $21.89
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $207 | +$175 | +$150 | +$49.91 |
| PSA 9 | $21.89 | −$9.70 | −$34.70 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $19.06 | −$12.53 | −$37.53 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $6.59 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% | $68.04 | +$11.45 |
| 50% | $114 | +$57.60 |
| 75% | $160 | +$104 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $268 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $207 | −$61.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $125 | −$143 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $124 | −$144 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Fred McGriff #74T — FAQ
Is Fred McGriff #74T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fred McGriff #74T sells for $207 against $6.59 raw: a $200 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.89) 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 Fred McGriff #74T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fred McGriff #74T (Baseball Cards 1987 Topps Traded Tiffany) sells for about $207 versus $6.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fred McGriff #74T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $268, ahead of PSA 10 at $207. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fred McGriff #74T 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 Fred McGriff #74T break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Fred McGriff #74T breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.89).
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