Is Derek Jeter #15 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 22× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #15 sells for $44.60 against $2.01 raw: a $42.59 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.42) 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)
- $2.01
- PSA 10
- $44.60
- PSA 9
- $18.42
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $44.60 | +$17.59 | −$7.41 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $18.42 | −$8.59 | −$33.59 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $12.45 | −$14.56 | −$39.56 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.01 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% | $24.97 | −$27.04 |
| 50% | $31.51 | −$20.50 |
| 75% | $38.06 | −$13.95 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.60 | −$13.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.40 | −$31.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.06 | −$46.94 | 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 #15 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #15 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #15 sells for $44.60 against $2.01 raw: a $42.59 spread, 22× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.42) 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 #15 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #15 (Baseball Cards 1995 Collector's Choice) sells for about $44.60 versus $2.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter #15?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter #15 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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