Is Tom Glavine #571 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Glavine #571 sells for $39.99 against $1.50 raw: a $38.49 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $39.99
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 27×
- As of
- Sep 5, 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 | $39.99 | +$13.49 | −$11.51 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | +$8.50 | −$16.50 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $31.70 | +$5.20 | −$19.80 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $36.25 | −$15.25 |
| 50% | $37.50 | −$14.00 |
| 75% | $38.74 | −$12.76 |
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 | $52.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $39.99 | −$12.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 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 Tom Glavine #571 — FAQ
Is Tom Glavine #571 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Glavine #571 sells for $39.99 against $1.50 raw: a $38.49 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.00) 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 Tom Glavine #571 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Glavine #571 (Baseball Cards 1990 Upper Deck) sells for about $39.99 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Sep 5, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Glavine #571?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $52.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Glavine #571 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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