Is Jim Gott #606 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jim Gott #606 sells for $88.55 against $4.59 raw: a $83.96 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.88) 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)
- $4.59
- PSA 10
- $88.55
- PSA 9
- $53.88
- 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 | $88.55 | +$58.96 | +$33.96 | −$66.04 |
| PSA 9 | $53.88 | +$24.29 | −$0.71 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$19.60 | −$44.60 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.59 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% | $62.55 | +$7.96 |
| 50% | $71.22 | +$16.63 |
| 75% | $79.88 | +$25.29 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $115 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $88.55 | −$26.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$62.00 | 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 Jim Gott #606 — FAQ
Is Jim Gott #606 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jim Gott #606 sells for $88.55 against $4.59 raw: a $83.96 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.88) 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 Jim Gott #606 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jim Gott #606 (Baseball Cards 1991 Topps Desert Shield) sells for about $88.55 versus $4.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jim Gott #606?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $115, ahead of PSA 10 at $88.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jim Gott #606 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 Jim Gott #606 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jim Gott #606 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.88).
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