Is Jose DeLeon #634 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 10 copies of Jose DeLeon #634 sell for $19.00, only $18.99 above the $0.01 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.01
- CGC 10
- $19.00
- PSA 9
- $4.75
- Gem premium
- 1900×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$6.01 | −$31.01 | −$131 |
| PSA 9 | $4.75 | −$20.26 | −$45.26 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.01 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% | $8.31 | −$41.70 |
| 50% | $11.88 | −$38.13 |
| 75% | $15.44 | −$34.57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | best | 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 Jose DeLeon #634 — FAQ
Is Jose DeLeon #634 worth grading?
CGC 10 copies of Jose DeLeon #634 sell for $19.00, only $18.99 above the $0.01 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($4.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
Which grading company is best for Jose DeLeon #634?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $19.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $19.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jose DeLeon #634 need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
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