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Is Derek Jeter [Foil] #279 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Foil] #279 sells for $183,000 against $137 raw: a $182,864 spread, 1341× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($995) 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)
- $137
- PSA 10
- $183,000
- PSA 9
- $995
- Gem premium
- 1341×
- 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 | $183,000 | +$182,839 | +$182,814 | +$182,714 |
| PSA 9 | $995 | +$834 | +$809 | +$709 |
| PSA 8 | $492 | +$330 | +$305 | +$205 |
Net = sale price − $137 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% | $46,496 | +$46,310 |
| 50% | $91,998 | +$91,811 |
| 75% | $137,499 | +$137,312 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $183,000 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $109,800 | −$73,200 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $109,800 | −$73,200 | 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 Derek Jeter [Foil] #279 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter [Foil] #279 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Foil] #279 sells for $183,000 against $137 raw: a $182,864 spread, 1341× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($995) 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 Derek Jeter [Foil] #279 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Foil] #279 (Baseball Cards 1993 SP) sells for about $183,000 versus $137 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1341× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter [Foil] #279?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $183,000, ahead of CGC 10 at $109,800. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter [Foil] #279 need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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.
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