Is Joe Mauer #186 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 15× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Joe Mauer #186 sells for $47.37 against $3.22 raw: a $44.15 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.72) 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)
- $3.22
- PSA 10
- $47.37
- PSA 9
- $21.72
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $47.37 | +$19.15 | −$5.85 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $21.72 | −$6.50 | −$31.50 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$8.23 | −$33.23 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $3.22 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% | $28.13 | −$25.09 |
| 50% | $34.55 | −$18.67 |
| 75% | $40.96 | −$12.26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $99.95 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $62.00 | −$37.95 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.37 | −$52.58 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$71.95 | 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 Joe Mauer #186 — FAQ
Is Joe Mauer #186 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joe Mauer #186 sells for $47.37 against $3.22 raw: a $44.15 spread, 15× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.72) 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 Joe Mauer #186 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joe Mauer #186 (Baseball Cards 2002 Topps Gallery) sells for about $47.37 versus $3.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joe Mauer #186?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $99.95, ahead of BGS 10 at $62.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joe Mauer #186 need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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.
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