Is Scott Erickson #29T worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Scott Erickson #29T sells for $75.84 against $1.60 raw: a $74.24 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.00) 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)
- $1.60
- PSA 10
- $75.84
- PSA 9
- $43.00
- Gem premium
- 47×
- 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 | $75.84 | +$49.24 | +$24.24 | −$75.76 |
| PSA 9 | $43.00 | +$16.40 | −$8.60 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $19.22 | −$7.38 | −$32.38 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.60 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% | $51.21 | −$0.39 |
| 50% | $59.42 | +$7.82 |
| 75% | $67.63 | +$16.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $99.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75.84 | −$23.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$53.00 | 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 Scott Erickson #29T — FAQ
Is Scott Erickson #29T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scott Erickson #29T sells for $75.84 against $1.60 raw: a $74.24 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.00) 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 Scott Erickson #29T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scott Erickson #29T (Baseball Cards 1990 Topps Traded) sells for about $75.84 versus $1.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scott Erickson #29T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $99.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $75.84. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scott Erickson #29T 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 Scott Erickson #29T break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Scott Erickson #29T breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.00).
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