Is Jeff Bagwell #520 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jeff Bagwell #520 brings $28.50 versus $1.62 raw — a $26.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.62
- PSA 10
- $28.50
- PSA 9
- $20.26
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $28.50 | +$1.88 | −$23.12 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $20.26 | −$6.36 | −$31.36 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $5.03 | −$21.59 | −$46.59 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.62 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% | $22.32 | −$29.30 |
| 50% | $24.38 | −$27.24 |
| 75% | $26.44 | −$25.18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $99.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $37.00 | −$62.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $28.50 | −$71.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$82.99 | 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 | $28.50 | $17.00 | $37.00 | $99.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $20.26 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.03 |
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Grading Jeff Bagwell #520 — FAQ
Is Jeff Bagwell #520 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jeff Bagwell #520 brings $28.50 versus $1.62 raw — a $26.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jeff Bagwell #520 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jeff Bagwell #520 (Baseball Cards 1992 Topps Gold) sells for about $28.50 versus $1.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jeff Bagwell #520?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $99.99, ahead of BGS 10 at $37.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jeff Bagwell #520 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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?
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