Is Roberto Clemente #313 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Roberto Clemente #313 sells for $36.09 against $1.17 raw: a $34.92 spread, 31× 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)
- $1.17
- PSA 10
- $36.09
- PSA 9
- $33.00
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $36.09 | +$9.92 | −$15.08 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $33.00 | +$6.83 | −$18.17 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | +$3.82 | −$21.18 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $1.17 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% | $33.77 | −$17.40 |
| 50% | $34.55 | −$16.63 |
| 75% | $35.32 | −$15.85 |
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 | $47.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $36.09 | −$10.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$25.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $36.09 | $22.00 | $47.00 | $22.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.26 |
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Grading Roberto Clemente #313 — FAQ
Is Roberto Clemente #313 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roberto Clemente #313 sells for $36.09 against $1.17 raw: a $34.92 spread, 31× 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 Roberto Clemente #313 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roberto Clemente #313 (Baseball Cards 1987 Topps) sells for about $36.09 versus $1.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roberto Clemente #313?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $47.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $36.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roberto Clemente #313 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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