Is Derek Jeter #449 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #449 sells for $548 against $3.25 raw: a $545 spread, 169× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.66) 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)
- $3.25
- PSA 10
- $548
- PSA 9
- $43.66
- Gem premium
- 169×
- 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 | $548 | +$520 | +$495 | +$395 |
| PSA 9 | $43.66 | +$15.41 | −$9.59 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $15.76 | −$12.49 | −$37.49 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 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% | $170 | +$116 |
| 50% | $296 | +$242 |
| 75% | $422 | +$368 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $712 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $548 | −$164 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $329 | −$383 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $175 | −$537 | 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 #449 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #449 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #449 sells for $548 against $3.25 raw: a $545 spread, 169× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.66) 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 #449 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #449 (Baseball Cards 1993 Upper Deck) sells for about $548 versus $3.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 169× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter #449?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $712, ahead of PSA 10 at $548. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter #449 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 Derek Jeter #449 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Jeter #449 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.66).
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