Is Don Mattingly #106 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Don Mattingly #106 brings $33.14 versus $0.25 raw — a $32.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.25
- PSA 10
- $33.14
- PSA 9
- $13.46
- Gem premium
- 133×
- 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 | $33.14 | +$7.89 | −$17.11 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $13.46 | −$11.79 | −$36.79 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $5.17 | −$20.08 | −$45.08 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 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% | $18.38 | −$31.87 |
| 50% | $23.30 | −$26.95 |
| 75% | $28.22 | −$22.03 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.14 | −$9.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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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Is Don Mattingly #106 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Don Mattingly #106 brings $33.14 versus $0.25 raw — a $32.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.46) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Don Mattingly #106 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Don Mattingly #106 (Baseball Cards 1989 Classic Travel Update I) sells for about $33.14 versus $0.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 133× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Don Mattingly #106?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Don Mattingly #106 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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