Is Mike Stanton #514 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mike Stanton #514 sells for $85.99 against $4.49 raw: a $81.50 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.23) 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)
- $4.49
- PSA 10
- $85.99
- PSA 9
- $37.23
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $85.99 | +$56.50 | +$31.50 | −$68.50 |
| PSA 9 | $37.23 | +$7.74 | −$17.26 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $33.67 | +$4.18 | −$20.82 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $4.49 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% | $49.42 | −$5.07 |
| 50% | $61.61 | +$7.12 |
| 75% | $73.80 | +$19.31 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.99 | −$26.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 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 Mike Stanton #514 — FAQ
Is Mike Stanton #514 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Stanton #514 sells for $85.99 against $4.49 raw: a $81.50 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.23) 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 Mike Stanton #514 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Stanton #514 (Baseball Cards 1991 Topps Desert Shield) sells for about $85.99 versus $4.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Stanton #514?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $112, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Stanton #514 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 Mike Stanton #514 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mike Stanton #514 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.23).
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