![Derek Jeter [Gold Signature] #644 (Baseball Cards 1994 Collector's Choice) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1dYAAeSwz6xpeh8g/s-l1600.jpg)
Is Derek Jeter [Gold Signature] #644 worth grading?
Baseball · Baseball Cards 1994 Collector's Choice · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Gold Signature] #644 sells for $4,321 against $117 raw: a $4,204 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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)
- $117
- PSA 10
- $4,321
- PSA 9
- $200
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $4,321 | +$4,179 | +$4,154 | +$4,054 |
| PSA 9 | $200 | +$57.61 | +$32.61 | −$67.39 |
| PSA 8 | $119 | −$23.14 | −$48.14 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $117 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% | $1,230 | +$1,063 |
| 50% | $2,261 | +$2,093 |
| 75% | $3,291 | +$3,123 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $5,617 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,321 | −$1,296 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,593 | −$3,024 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,593 | −$3,024 | 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 | $4,321 | $2,593 | $5,617 | $2,593 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $220 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $200 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $119 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $95.00 |
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 1994 Collector's Choice cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Michael Jordan [Gold Signature] #635 1994 Collector's Choice card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/IzYAAeSwXf5qBoLf/s-l500.jpg)
![Cal Ripken Jr. [Gold Signature] #240 1994 Collector's Choice card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-ecAAeSwPQNqNche/s-l500.jpg)
![Nolan Ryan [Gold Signature] #249 1994 Collector's Choice card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4K0AAeSwwP5pxqU9/s-l500.jpg)
![Michael Jordan [Gold Signature] #661 1994 Collector's Choice card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8gMAAeSwkEFqM2JG/s-l500.jpg)
![Ken Griffey Jr. [Gold Signature] #117 1994 Collector's Choice card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7wkAAeSw6QhqU7iJ/s-l500.jpg)
![Frank Thomas [Gold Signature] #500 1994 Collector's Choice card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FI8AAeSw~d1pWrtG/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Derek Jeter [Gold Signature] #644 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter [Gold Signature] #644 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Gold Signature] #644 sells for $4,321 against $117 raw: a $4,204 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($200) 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 [Gold Signature] #644 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Gold Signature] #644 (Baseball Cards 1994 Collector's Choice) sells for about $4,321 versus $117 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter [Gold Signature] #644?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,617, ahead of PSA 10 at $4,321. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter [Gold Signature] #644 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.
Check my card free