Is Paul Molitor #8 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Paul Molitor #8 sell for $24.39, only $21.08 above the $3.31 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.31
- PSA 10
- $24.39
- Gem premium
- 7.4×
- 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 | $24.39 | −$3.92 | −$28.92 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $3.31 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $32.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $24.39 | −$7.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.00 | −$17.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15.00 | −$17.00 | 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 Paul Molitor #8 — FAQ
Is Paul Molitor #8 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Paul Molitor #8 sell for $24.39, only $21.08 above the $3.31 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Paul Molitor #8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Molitor #8 (Baseball Cards 1997 Bowman Chrome International) sells for about $24.39 versus $3.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Molitor #8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $32.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $24.39. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Molitor #8 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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