Is Curt Schilling [Members Only] #289 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Curt Schilling [Members Only] #289 brings $29.99 versus $2.50 raw — a $27.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.50
- PSA 10
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $3.51
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $29.99 | +$2.49 | −$22.51 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $3.51 | −$23.99 | −$48.99 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $2.50 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% | $10.13 | −$42.37 |
| 50% | $16.75 | −$35.75 |
| 75% | $23.37 | −$29.13 |
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 | $29.99 | −$9.01 | 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 Curt Schilling [Members Only] #289 — FAQ
Is Curt Schilling [Members Only] #289 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Curt Schilling [Members Only] #289 brings $29.99 versus $2.50 raw — a $27.49 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($3.51) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Curt Schilling [Members Only] #289 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Curt Schilling [Members Only] #289 (Baseball Cards 1994 Stadium Club) sells for about $29.99 versus $2.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Curt Schilling [Members Only] #289?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Curt Schilling [Members Only] #289 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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