Is Ken Griffey Jr. [A.L. West Champ.Mariners] #230 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ken Griffey Jr. [A.L. West Champ.Mariners] #230 brings $53.50 versus $15.00 raw — a $38.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.15) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.00
- PSA 10
- $53.50
- PSA 9
- $7.15
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $53.50 | +$13.50 | −$11.50 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $7.15 | −$32.85 | −$57.85 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $15.00 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% | $18.74 | −$46.26 |
| 50% | $30.32 | −$34.67 |
| 75% | $41.91 | −$23.09 |
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.50 | −$16.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $53.50 | $32.00 | $70.00 | $32.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $8.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $7.15 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Ken Griffey Jr. [A.L. West Champ.Mariners] #230 — FAQ
Is Ken Griffey Jr. [A.L. West Champ.Mariners] #230 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ken Griffey Jr. [A.L. West Champ.Mariners] #230 brings $53.50 versus $15.00 raw — a $38.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.15) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Ken Griffey Jr. [A.L. West Champ.Mariners] #230 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ken Griffey Jr. [A.L. West Champ.Mariners] #230 (Baseball Cards 1996 Topps) sells for about $53.50 versus $15.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ken Griffey Jr. [A.L. West Champ.Mariners] #230?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ken Griffey Jr. [A.L. West Champ.Mariners] #230 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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