Is Rafael Ramirez #12T worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Rafael Ramirez #12T sell for $2.28, only $0.79 above the $1.49 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.49
- PSA 10
- $2.28
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $2.28 | −$24.21 | −$49.21 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $3.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2.28 | −$0.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1.00 | −$2.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1.00 | −$2.00 | 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 Rafael Ramirez #12T — FAQ
Is Rafael Ramirez #12T worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Rafael Ramirez #12T sell for $2.28, only $0.79 above the $1.49 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Rafael Ramirez #12T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rafael Ramirez #12T (Baseball Cards 1988 Score Traded) sells for about $2.28 versus $1.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rafael Ramirez #12T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $2.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rafael Ramirez #12T 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.
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