Is Ryne Sandberg #815 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ryne Sandberg #815 sells for $75.23 against $1.38 raw: a $73.85 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $1.38
- PSA 10
- $75.23
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 55×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $75.23 | +$48.85 | +$23.85 | −$76.15 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$3.61 | −$21.39 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $9.12 | −$17.26 | −$42.26 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.38 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% | $41.30 | −$10.08 |
| 50% | $52.61 | +$1.23 |
| 75% | $63.92 | +$12.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. 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 | $98.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75.23 | −$22.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $75.23 | $45.00 | $98.00 | $45.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.34 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.12 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3.25 |
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Grading Ryne Sandberg #815 — FAQ
Is Ryne Sandberg #815 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ryne Sandberg #815 sells for $75.23 against $1.38 raw: a $73.85 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Ryne Sandberg #815 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ryne Sandberg #815 (Baseball Cards 1991 Score) sells for about $75.23 versus $1.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ryne Sandberg #815?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $98.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $75.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ryne Sandberg #815 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 Ryne Sandberg #815 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ryne Sandberg #815 breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
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