Is Curt Schilling #569 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1991 Topps Tiffany · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Curt Schilling #569 sells for $338 against $4.60 raw: a $333 spread, 73× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.88) 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)
- $4.60
- PSA 10
- $338
- PSA 9
- $40.88
- Gem premium
- 73×
- 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 | $338 | +$308 | +$283 | +$183 |
| PSA 9 | $40.88 | +$11.28 | −$13.72 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $14.72 | −$14.88 | −$39.88 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $4.60 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% | $115 | +$60.44 |
| 50% | $189 | +$135 |
| 75% | $263 | +$209 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $439 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $338 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $203 | −$236 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $203 | −$236 | 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 | $338 | $203 | $439 | $203 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $71.12 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $40.88 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.72 |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1991 Topps Tiffany cards worth checking
Full set checklist →
![Barry Bonds [All Star] #401 1991 Topps Tiffany card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/U7wAAeSwYG9qXhMg/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Curt Schilling #569 — FAQ
Is Curt Schilling #569 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Curt Schilling #569 sells for $338 against $4.60 raw: a $333 spread, 73× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.88) 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 Curt Schilling #569 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Curt Schilling #569 (Baseball Cards 1991 Topps Tiffany) sells for about $338 versus $4.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 73× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Curt Schilling #569?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $439, ahead of PSA 10 at $338. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Curt Schilling #569 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 Curt Schilling #569 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Curt Schilling #569 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.88).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
Check my card free