Is Wade Boggs #200 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Wade Boggs #200 brings $37.49 versus $1.11 raw — a $36.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.11
- PSA 10
- $37.49
- PSA 9
- $13.63
- Gem premium
- 34×
- 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 | $37.49 | +$11.38 | −$13.62 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $13.63 | −$12.48 | −$37.48 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $7.13 | −$18.98 | −$43.98 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.11 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% | $19.59 | −$31.52 |
| 50% | $25.56 | −$25.55 |
| 75% | $31.52 | −$19.59 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $49.00 | −$16.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.49 | −$27.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$43.00 | 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 | $37.49 | $22.00 | $49.00 | $65.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.63 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.13 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3.25 |
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Grading Wade Boggs #200 — FAQ
Is Wade Boggs #200 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wade Boggs #200 brings $37.49 versus $1.11 raw — a $36.38 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.63) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Wade Boggs #200 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wade Boggs #200 (Baseball Cards 1988 Topps) sells for about $37.49 versus $1.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 34× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wade Boggs #200?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of BGS 10 at $49.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wade Boggs #200 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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?
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