Is Larry Walker #PB15 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Larry Walker #PB15 sell for $15.22, only $13.48 above the $1.74 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.74
- PSA 10
- $15.22
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $15.22 | −$11.52 | −$36.52 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $28.95 | +$2.21 | −$22.79 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $1.74 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 | $20.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $15.22 | −$4.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.00 | −$11.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9.00 | −$11.00 | 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 Larry Walker #PB15 — FAQ
Is Larry Walker #PB15 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Larry Walker #PB15 sell for $15.22, only $13.48 above the $1.74 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 Larry Walker #PB15 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Larry Walker #PB15 (Baseball Cards 1999 Topps Power Brokers) sells for about $15.22 versus $1.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Larry Walker #PB15?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $20.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $15.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Larry Walker #PB15 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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