Is Justin Morneau #BA-JM worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Justin Morneau #BA-JM sells for $86.86 against $19.99 raw: a $66.87 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.50) 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)
- $19.99
- PSA 10
- $86.86
- PSA 9
- $59.50
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $86.86 | +$41.87 | +$16.87 | −$83.13 |
| PSA 9 | $59.50 | +$14.51 | −$10.49 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $58.00 | +$13.01 | −$11.99 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $66.34 | −$3.65 |
| 50% | $73.18 | +$3.19 |
| 75% | $80.02 | +$10.03 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.86 | −$26.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Justin Morneau #BA-JM — FAQ
Is Justin Morneau #BA-JM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Justin Morneau #BA-JM sells for $86.86 against $19.99 raw: a $66.87 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.50) 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 Justin Morneau #BA-JM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Justin Morneau #BA-JM (Baseball Cards 2001 Bowman Certified Autograph) sells for about $86.86 versus $19.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Justin Morneau #BA-JM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.86. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Justin Morneau #BA-JM 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 Justin Morneau #BA-JM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Justin Morneau #BA-JM breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.50).
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