Is Tony Gwynn #206 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tony Gwynn #206 brings $27.41 versus $1.33 raw — a $26.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.33
- PSA 10
- $27.41
- PSA 9
- $10.00
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $27.41 | +$1.08 | −$23.92 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | −$16.33 | −$41.33 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $8.81 | −$17.52 | −$42.52 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.33 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% | $14.35 | −$36.98 |
| 50% | $18.70 | −$32.63 |
| 75% | $23.06 | −$28.27 |
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 | $36.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $27.41 | −$8.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.00 | −$20.00 | 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 | $27.41 | $16.00 | $36.00 | $16.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $11.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.81 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Tony Gwynn #206 — FAQ
Is Tony Gwynn #206 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tony Gwynn #206 brings $27.41 versus $1.33 raw — a $26.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tony Gwynn #206 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tony Gwynn #206 (Baseball Cards 1992 Leaf) sells for about $27.41 versus $1.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tony Gwynn #206?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $36.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $27.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tony Gwynn #206 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.
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.
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