Is Ichiro Suzuki #564 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ichiro Suzuki #564 brings $38.50 versus $6.73 raw — a $31.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.73
- PSA 10
- $38.50
- PSA 9
- $17.99
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $38.50 | +$6.77 | −$18.23 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $17.99 | −$13.74 | −$38.74 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $12.38 | −$19.35 | −$44.35 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $6.73 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% | $23.12 | −$33.61 |
| 50% | $28.24 | −$28.49 |
| 75% | $33.37 | −$23.36 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38.50 | −$65.07 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.53 | −$78.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$80.57 | 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 | $38.50 | $23.00 | $104 | $25.53 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.49 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $17.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.38 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.50 |
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Grading Ichiro Suzuki #564 — FAQ
Is Ichiro Suzuki #564 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ichiro Suzuki #564 brings $38.50 versus $6.73 raw — a $31.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ichiro Suzuki #564 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ichiro Suzuki #564 (Baseball Cards 2001 Upper Deck Victory) sells for about $38.50 versus $6.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ichiro Suzuki #564?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $104, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ichiro Suzuki #564 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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