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 $438 against $4.02 raw: a $433 spread, 109× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) 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)
- $4.02
- PSA 10
- $438
- PSA 9
- $37.50
- Gem premium
- 109×
- 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 | $438 | +$408 | +$383 | +$283 |
| PSA 9 | $37.50 | +$8.48 | −$16.52 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$11.52 | −$36.52 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $4.02 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% | $138 | +$83.48 |
| 50% | $238 | +$183 |
| 75% | $338 | +$283 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $569 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $438 | −$132 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $263 | −$306 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $175 | −$394 | 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 | $438 | $263 | $569 | $175 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $70.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $37.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.44 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Derek Jeter #449 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #449 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #449 sells for $438 against $4.02 raw: a $433 spread, 109× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) 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 $438 versus $4.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 109× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter #449?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $569, ahead of PSA 10 at $438. 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 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.50).
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