Is Berra, Ford, Jeter [Mattingly, Jackson] #TC1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Berra, Ford, Jeter [Mattingly, Jackson] #TC1 sells for $120 against $1.54 raw: a $118 spread, 78× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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)
- $1.54
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 78×
- 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 | $120 | +$93.45 | +$68.45 | −$31.55 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | +$5.46 | −$19.54 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $17.00 | −$9.54 | −$34.54 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.54 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% | $54.00 | +$2.46 |
| 50% | $76.00 | +$24.45 |
| 75% | $97.99 | +$46.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $156 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $120 | −$36.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $72.00 | −$84.00 | 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 Berra, Ford, Jeter [Mattingly, Jackson] #TC1 — FAQ
Is Berra, Ford, Jeter [Mattingly, Jackson] #TC1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Berra, Ford, Jeter [Mattingly, Jackson] #TC1 sells for $120 against $1.54 raw: a $118 spread, 78× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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 Berra, Ford, Jeter [Mattingly, Jackson] #TC1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Berra, Ford, Jeter [Mattingly, Jackson] #TC1 (Baseball Cards 2001 Topps Chrome Combos) sells for about $120 versus $1.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 78× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Berra, Ford, Jeter [Mattingly, Jackson] #TC1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $156, ahead of PSA 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Berra, Ford, Jeter [Mattingly, Jackson] #TC1 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 Berra, Ford, Jeter [Mattingly, Jackson] #TC1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Berra, Ford, Jeter [Mattingly, Jackson] #TC1 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.00).
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