Is Albert Pujols #103 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #103 sells for $2,325 against $165 raw: a $2,160 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($211) 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)
- $165
- PSA 10
- $2,325
- PSA 9
- $211
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $2,325 | +$2,135 | +$2,110 | +$2,010 |
| PSA 9 | $211 | +$20.67 | −$4.33 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $209 | +$18.67 | −$6.33 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $165 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% | $739 | +$524 |
| 50% | $1,268 | +$1,053 |
| 75% | $1,796 | +$1,582 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $3,023 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,325 | −$698 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,395 | −$1,628 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,395 | −$1,628 | 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 | $2,325 | $1,395 | $3,023 | $1,395 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $293 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $211 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $209 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $89.56 |
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Grading Albert Pujols #103 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols #103 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #103 sells for $2,325 against $165 raw: a $2,160 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($211) 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 Albert Pujols #103 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #103 (Baseball Cards 2001 Topps Reserve) sells for about $2,325 versus $165 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Albert Pujols #103?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,023, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,325. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Albert Pujols #103 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 Albert Pujols #103 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Albert Pujols #103 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $211).
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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