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Is Carlos Beltran [Uer: Juan Lebron Pictured] #18T worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carlos Beltran [Uer: Juan Lebron Pictured] #18T sells for $287 against $8.82 raw: a $278 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.75) 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)
- $8.82
- PSA 10
- $287
- PSA 9
- $51.75
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $287 | +$253 | +$228 | +$128 |
| PSA 9 | $51.75 | +$17.93 | −$7.07 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $26.00 | −$7.82 | −$32.82 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $8.82 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% | $111 | +$51.80 |
| 50% | $169 | +$111 |
| 75% | $228 | +$170 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $373 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $287 | −$85.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $172 | −$201 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$298 | 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 | $287 | $75.00 | $373 | $172 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $69.56 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.75 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $26.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $18.90 |
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Grading Carlos Beltran [Uer: Juan Lebron Pictured] #18T — FAQ
Is Carlos Beltran [Uer: Juan Lebron Pictured] #18T worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carlos Beltran [Uer: Juan Lebron Pictured] #18T sells for $287 against $8.82 raw: a $278 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.75) 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 Carlos Beltran [Uer: Juan Lebron Pictured] #18T worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carlos Beltran [Uer: Juan Lebron Pictured] #18T (Baseball Cards 1995 Topps Traded) sells for about $287 versus $8.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carlos Beltran [Uer: Juan Lebron Pictured] #18T?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $373, ahead of PSA 10 at $287. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carlos Beltran [Uer: Juan Lebron Pictured] #18T 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 Carlos Beltran [Uer: Juan Lebron Pictured] #18T break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carlos Beltran [Uer: Juan Lebron Pictured] #18T breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.75).
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