Is Bo Jackson #63 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bo Jackson #63 sells for $572 against $7.30 raw: a $565 spread, 78× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.30
- PSA 10
- $572
- PSA 9
- $43.99
- Gem premium
- 78×
- 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 | $572 | +$540 | +$515 | +$415 |
| PSA 9 | $43.99 | +$11.69 | −$13.31 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $20.34 | −$11.96 | −$36.96 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $7.30 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% | $176 | +$119 |
| 50% | $308 | +$251 |
| 75% | $440 | +$383 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $744 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $572 | −$172 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $390 | −$354 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $200 | −$544 | 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 Bo Jackson #63 — FAQ
Is Bo Jackson #63 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bo Jackson #63 sells for $572 against $7.30 raw: a $565 spread, 78× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Bo Jackson #63 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bo Jackson #63 (Baseball Cards 1990 Donruss Best AL) sells for about $572 versus $7.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 78× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bo Jackson #63?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $744, ahead of PSA 10 at $572. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bo Jackson #63 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.
What gem rate makes grading Bo Jackson #63 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bo Jackson #63 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.99).
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