Is Ted Williams #43 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ted Williams #43 sells for $79.89 against $9.52 raw: a $70.37 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.52
- PSA 10
- $79.89
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- 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 | $79.89 | +$45.37 | +$20.37 | −$79.63 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$19.53 | −$44.53 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $9.52 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $79.89 | −$24.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 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 Ted Williams #43 — FAQ
Is Ted Williams #43 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ted Williams #43 sells for $79.89 against $9.52 raw: a $70.37 spread, 8.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Ted Williams #43 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ted Williams #43 (Baseball Cards 1989 Perez Steele Celebration Postcard) sells for about $79.89 versus $9.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ted Williams #43?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $104, ahead of PSA 10 at $79.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ted Williams #43 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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