Is Barry Bonds #21 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Barry Bonds #21 sells for $87.72 against $1.49 raw: a $86.23 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.40) 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)
- $1.49
- PSA 10
- $87.72
- PSA 9
- $27.40
- Gem premium
- 59×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $87.72 | +$61.23 | +$36.23 | −$63.77 |
| PSA 9 | $27.40 | +$0.91 | −$24.09 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $11.40 | −$15.09 | −$40.09 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.49 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% | $42.48 | −$9.01 |
| 50% | $57.56 | +$6.07 |
| 75% | $72.64 | +$21.15 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $114 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $87.72 | −$26.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$61.00 | 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 Barry Bonds #21 — FAQ
Is Barry Bonds #21 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Barry Bonds #21 sells for $87.72 against $1.49 raw: a $86.23 spread, 59× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.40) 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 Barry Bonds #21 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Barry Bonds #21 (Baseball Cards 1992 Topps Kids) sells for about $87.72 versus $1.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 59× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Barry Bonds #21?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $114, ahead of PSA 10 at $87.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Barry Bonds #21 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 Barry Bonds #21 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Barry Bonds #21 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.40).
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