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Is Alex Rodriguez [Platinum Gold] #22 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez [Platinum Gold] #22 sells for $2,495 against $774 raw: a $1,721 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $774
- PSA 10
- $2,495
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $2,495 | +$1,696 | +$1,671 | +$1,571 |
| PSA 8 | $586 | −$213 | −$238 | −$338 |
Net = sale price − $774 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 | $3,244 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,495 | −$749 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,497 | −$1,747 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,497 | −$1,747 | 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 Alex Rodriguez [Platinum Gold] #22 — FAQ
Is Alex Rodriguez [Platinum Gold] #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez [Platinum Gold] #22 sells for $2,495 against $774 raw: a $1,721 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez [Platinum Gold] #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez [Platinum Gold] #22 (Baseball Cards 1997 Pinnacle Totally Certified) sells for about $2,495 versus $774 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Rodriguez [Platinum Gold] #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,244, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,495. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Rodriguez [Platinum Gold] #22 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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