Is Albert Pujols #295 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #295 sells for $358 against $28.43 raw: a $330 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.99) 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)
- $28.43
- PSA 10
- $358
- PSA 9
- $69.99
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $358 | +$305 | +$280 | +$180 |
| PSA 9 | $69.99 | +$16.56 | −$8.44 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $44.49 | −$8.94 | −$33.94 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $28.43 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% | $142 | +$63.56 |
| 50% | $214 | +$136 |
| 75% | $286 | +$208 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $358 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $333 | −$25.47 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $238 | −$120 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $215 | −$143 | 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 | $358 | $215 | $333 | $238 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $126 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $69.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $44.49 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $31.55 |
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Grading Albert Pujols #295 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols #295 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #295 sells for $358 against $28.43 raw: a $330 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.99) 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 #295 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #295 (Baseball Cards 2001 Upper Deck) sells for about $358 versus $28.43 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Albert Pujols #295?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $358, ahead of BGS 10 at $333. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Albert Pujols #295 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 #295 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Albert Pujols #295 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $69.99).
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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