Is Greg Maddux [Illuminator] #T11A worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Greg Maddux [Illuminator] #T11A sells for $119 against $50.00 raw: a $69.49 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($92.45) 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)
- $50.00
- PSA 10
- $119
- PSA 9
- $92.45
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $119 | +$44.49 | +$19.49 | −$80.51 |
| PSA 9 | $92.45 | +$17.45 | −$7.55 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $50.00 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% | $99.21 | −$0.79 |
| 50% | $106 | +$5.97 |
| 75% | $113 | +$12.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $155 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $119 | −$35.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.00 | −$83.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $72.00 | −$83.00 | 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 Greg Maddux [Illuminator] #T11A — FAQ
Is Greg Maddux [Illuminator] #T11A worth grading?
A PSA 10 Greg Maddux [Illuminator] #T11A sells for $119 against $50.00 raw: a $69.49 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($92.45) 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 Greg Maddux [Illuminator] #T11A worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Greg Maddux [Illuminator] #T11A (Baseball Cards 1999 Stadium Club Triumvirate) sells for about $119 versus $50.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Greg Maddux [Illuminator] #T11A?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $155, ahead of PSA 10 at $119. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Greg Maddux [Illuminator] #T11A 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 Greg Maddux [Illuminator] #T11A break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Greg Maddux [Illuminator] #T11A breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $92.45).
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