Is Mark Mcgwire #101 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mark Mcgwire #101 sells for $101 against $2.03 raw: a $98.48 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.32) 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)
- $2.03
- PSA 10
- $101
- PSA 9
- $59.32
- Gem premium
- 50×
- 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 | $101 | +$73.48 | +$48.48 | −$51.52 |
| PSA 9 | $59.32 | +$32.29 | +$7.29 | −$92.71 |
| PSA 8 | $12.17 | −$14.86 | −$39.86 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.03 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% | $69.62 | +$17.59 |
| 50% | $79.92 | +$27.89 |
| 75% | $90.21 | +$38.18 |
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 | $131 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $101 | −$30.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$71.00 | 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 Mark Mcgwire #101 — FAQ
Is Mark Mcgwire #101 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mark Mcgwire #101 sells for $101 against $2.03 raw: a $98.48 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.32) 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 Mark Mcgwire #101 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mark Mcgwire #101 (Baseball Cards 1996 Metal Universe) sells for about $101 versus $2.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mark Mcgwire #101?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $131, ahead of PSA 10 at $101. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mark Mcgwire #101 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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