Is Ozzie Smith #BC-14 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ozzie Smith #BC-14 brings $26.77 versus $0.99 raw — a $25.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.99
- PSA 10
- $26.77
- PSA 9
- $14.12
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $26.77 | +$0.78 | −$24.22 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $14.12 | −$11.87 | −$36.87 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$18.49 | −$43.49 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.99 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% | $17.28 | −$33.71 |
| 50% | $20.45 | −$30.54 |
| 75% | $23.61 | −$27.38 |
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 | $35.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $29.99 | −$5.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $26.77 | −$8.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.00 | −$19.00 | 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 Ozzie Smith #BC-14 — FAQ
Is Ozzie Smith #BC-14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ozzie Smith #BC-14 brings $26.77 versus $0.99 raw — a $25.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.12) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ozzie Smith #BC-14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ozzie Smith #BC-14 (Baseball Cards 1989 Donruss MVP) sells for about $26.77 versus $0.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ozzie Smith #BC-14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $35.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $29.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ozzie Smith #BC-14 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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