Is Derek Jeter #100 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 766× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #100 sells for $1,340 against $1.75 raw: a $1,338 spread, 766× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.75
- PSA 10
- $1,340
- PSA 9
- $23.96
- Gem premium
- 766×
- 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 | $1,340 | +$1,313 | +$1,288 | +$1,188 |
| PSA 9 | $23.96 | −$2.79 | −$27.79 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $10.00 | −$16.75 | −$41.75 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.75 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% | $353 | +$301 |
| 50% | $682 | +$630 |
| 75% | $1,011 | +$959 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,742 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,340 | −$402 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $804 | −$938 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $300 | −$1,442 | 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 Derek Jeter #100 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #100 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #100 sells for $1,340 against $1.75 raw: a $1,338 spread, 766× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Derek Jeter #100 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #100 (Baseball Cards 2001 Topps) sells for about $1,340 versus $1.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 766× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter #100?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,742, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,340. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter #100 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 Derek Jeter #100 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Jeter #100 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.96).
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