Is Mike Piazza #24T worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mike Piazza #24T sells for $44.98 against $2.54 raw: a $42.44 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.54
- PSA 10
- $44.98
- PSA 9
- $13.00
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $44.98 | +$17.44 | −$7.56 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $13.00 | −$14.54 | −$39.54 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $11.95 | −$15.59 | −$40.59 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.54 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% | $20.99 | −$31.55 |
| 50% | $28.99 | −$23.55 |
| 75% | $36.98 | −$15.55 |
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 | $59.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $58.00 | −$1.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.98 | −$15.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.99 | 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.
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Grading Mike Piazza #24T — FAQ
Is Mike Piazza #24T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Piazza #24T sells for $44.98 against $2.54 raw: a $42.44 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Piazza #24T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Piazza #24T (Baseball Cards 1993 Topps Traded) sells for about $44.98 versus $2.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Piazza #24T?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $59.99, ahead of BGS 10 at $58.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Piazza #24T 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.
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