Is Barry Bonds #684 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Barry Bonds #684 sells for $41.61 against $4.16 raw: a $37.45 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.27) 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)
- $4.16
- PSA 10
- $41.61
- PSA 9
- $35.27
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $41.61 | +$12.45 | −$12.55 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $35.27 | +$6.11 | −$18.89 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $8.25 | −$20.91 | −$45.91 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.16 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% | $36.86 | −$17.30 |
| 50% | $38.44 | −$15.72 |
| 75% | $40.02 | −$14.14 |
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.61 | −$12.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.50 | −$34.50 | 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 | $41.61 | $25.00 | $54.00 | $19.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $41.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.27 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.25 |
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Grading Barry Bonds #684 — FAQ
Is Barry Bonds #684 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Barry Bonds #684 sells for $41.61 against $4.16 raw: a $37.45 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.27) 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 #684 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Barry Bonds #684 (Baseball Cards 1993 Stadium Club) sells for about $41.61 versus $4.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Barry Bonds #684?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Barry Bonds #684 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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