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Is Pujols, Ichiro [Retrofractor ] #T99 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pujols, Ichiro [Retrofractor ] #T99 sells for $38,000 against $1,713 raw: a $36,287 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,928) 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)
- $1,713
- PSA 10
- $38,000
- PSA 9
- $3,928
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $38,000 | +$36,262 | +$36,237 | +$36,137 |
| PSA 9 | $3,928 | +$2,190 | +$2,165 | +$2,065 |
| PSA 8 | $2,688 | +$950 | +$925 | +$825 |
Net = sale price − $1,713 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% | $12,446 | +$10,683 |
| 50% | $20,964 | +$19,201 |
| 75% | $29,482 | +$27,719 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $49,400 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38,000 | −$11,400 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22,800 | −$26,600 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22,800 | −$26,600 | 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 | $38,000 | $22,800 | $49,400 | $22,800 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $4,321 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $3,928 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $2,688 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $1,899 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Pujols, Ichiro [Retrofractor ] #T99 — FAQ
Is Pujols, Ichiro [Retrofractor ] #T99 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pujols, Ichiro [Retrofractor ] #T99 sells for $38,000 against $1,713 raw: a $36,287 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,928) 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 Pujols, Ichiro [Retrofractor ] #T99 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pujols, Ichiro [Retrofractor ] #T99 (Baseball Cards 2001 Topps Chrome Traded) sells for about $38,000 versus $1,713 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pujols, Ichiro [Retrofractor ] #T99?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49,400, ahead of PSA 10 at $38,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pujols, Ichiro [Retrofractor ] #T99 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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