Is Jack McDowell [Glossy] #85T worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jack McDowell [Glossy] #85T sells for $44.89 against $4.49 raw: a $40.40 spread, 10.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.50) 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)
- $4.49
- PSA 10
- $44.89
- PSA 9
- $8.50
- Gem premium
- 10.0×
- 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 | $44.89 | +$15.40 | −$9.60 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $8.50 | −$20.99 | −$45.99 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.49 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% | $17.60 | −$36.89 |
| 50% | $26.70 | −$27.80 |
| 75% | $35.79 | −$18.70 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.89 | −$13.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Jack McDowell [Glossy] #85T — FAQ
Is Jack McDowell [Glossy] #85T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jack McDowell [Glossy] #85T sells for $44.89 against $4.49 raw: a $40.40 spread, 10.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($8.50) 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 Jack McDowell [Glossy] #85T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jack McDowell [Glossy] #85T (Baseball Cards 1988 Score Traded) sells for about $44.89 versus $4.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jack McDowell [Glossy] #85T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jack McDowell [Glossy] #85T 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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