Is Mike Piazza #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mike Piazza #1 brings $30.05 versus $1.25 raw — a $28.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.25
- PSA 10
- $30.05
- PSA 9
- $16.98
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $30.05 | +$3.80 | −$21.20 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $16.98 | −$9.27 | −$34.27 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $16.16 | −$10.09 | −$35.09 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 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% | $20.25 | −$31.00 |
| 50% | $23.52 | −$27.73 |
| 75% | $26.78 | −$24.47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $39.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.05 | −$8.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 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 Mike Piazza #1 — FAQ
Is Mike Piazza #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Piazza #1 brings $30.05 versus $1.25 raw — a $28.80 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Piazza #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Piazza #1 (Baseball Cards 1994 Finest) sells for about $30.05 versus $1.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Piazza #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Piazza #1 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.
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