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Is Albert Pujols [Gold] #T247 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols [Gold] #T247 sells for $9,012 against $838 raw: a $8,174 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,690) 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)
- $838
- PSA 10
- $9,012
- PSA 9
- $1,690
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $9,012 | +$8,149 | +$8,124 | +$8,024 |
| PSA 9 | $1,690 | +$827 | +$802 | +$702 |
| PSA 8 | $1,200 | +$337 | +$312 | +$212 |
Net = sale price − $838 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% | $3,520 | +$2,633 |
| 50% | $5,351 | +$4,463 |
| 75% | $7,181 | +$6,294 |
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 | $11,715 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $9,012 | −$2,703 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5,407 | −$6,308 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5,407 | −$6,308 | 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 [Gold] #T247 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols [Gold] #T247 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols [Gold] #T247 sells for $9,012 against $838 raw: a $8,174 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,690) 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 [Gold] #T247 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols [Gold] #T247 (Baseball Cards 2001 Topps Traded) sells for about $9,012 versus $838 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Albert Pujols [Gold] #T247?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $11,715, ahead of PSA 10 at $9,012. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Albert Pujols [Gold] #T247 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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