Is Albert Pujols #126 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #126 brings $4,260 versus $1,936 raw — a $2,324 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,942) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,936
- PSA 10
- $4,260
- PSA 9
- $1,942
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $4,260 | +$2,299 | +$2,274 | +$2,174 |
| PSA 9 | $1,942 | −$19.20 | −$44.20 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $1,200 | −$761 | −$786 | −$886 |
Net = sale price − $1,936 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% | $2,522 | +$535 |
| 50% | $3,101 | +$1,115 |
| 75% | $3,681 | +$1,695 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $4,260 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $4,133 | −$128 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $3,480 | −$780 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,556 | −$1,704 | 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 Albert Pujols #126 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols #126 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #126 brings $4,260 versus $1,936 raw — a $2,324 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,942) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Albert Pujols #126 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #126 (Baseball Cards 2001 SP Authentic) sells for about $4,260 versus $1,936 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Albert Pujols #126?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $4,260, ahead of BGS 10 at $4,133. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Albert Pujols #126 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Albert Pujols #126 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Albert Pujols #126 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,942).
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