Is Albert Pujols #AP worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #AP sells for $3,007 against $738 raw: a $2,270 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $738
- PSA 10
- $3,007
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $3,007 | +$2,245 | +$2,220 | +$2,120 |
| PSA 8 | $898 | +$136 | +$111 | +$10.50 |
Net = sale price − $738 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 | $5,075 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,007 | −$2,068 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,804 | −$3,271 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,804 | −$3,271 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $3,007 | $1,804 | $5,075 | $1,804 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $2,947 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $898 |
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Grading Albert Pujols #AP — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols #AP worth grading?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #AP sells for $3,007 against $738 raw: a $2,270 spread, 4.1× 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 Albert Pujols #AP worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #AP (Baseball Cards 2001 SP Authentic Chirography) sells for about $3,007 versus $738 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Albert Pujols #AP?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,075, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,007. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Albert Pujols #AP 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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