Is Derek Jeter #60 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 39× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #60 sells for $71.18 against $1.82 raw: a $69.36 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.29) 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)
- $1.82
- PSA 10
- $71.18
- PSA 9
- $14.29
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $71.18 | +$44.36 | +$19.36 | −$80.64 |
| PSA 9 | $14.29 | −$12.53 | −$37.53 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.99 | −$17.83 | −$42.83 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.82 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% | $28.51 | −$23.31 |
| 50% | $42.73 | −$9.09 |
| 75% | $56.96 | +$5.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 66%. 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 | $93.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.18 | −$21.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$50.00 | 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 #60 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #60 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #60 sells for $71.18 against $1.82 raw: a $69.36 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.29) 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 Derek Jeter #60 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #60 (Baseball Cards 1994 Classic) sells for about $71.18 versus $1.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter #60?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $93.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.18. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter #60 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 #60 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Jeter #60 breaks even when it gems about 66% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.29).
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