Is So Taguchi #426 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 39× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 So Taguchi #426 sells for $50.06 against $1.30 raw: a $48.76 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.87) 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)
- $1.30
- PSA 10
- $50.06
- PSA 9
- $13.87
- Gem premium
- 39×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $50.06 | +$23.76 | −$1.24 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $13.87 | −$12.43 | −$37.43 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $7.09 | −$19.21 | −$44.21 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.30 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% | $22.92 | −$28.38 |
| 50% | $31.96 | −$19.34 |
| 75% | $41.01 | −$10.29 |
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.06 | −$14.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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 So Taguchi #426 — FAQ
Is So Taguchi #426 worth grading?
A PSA 10 So Taguchi #426 sells for $50.06 against $1.30 raw: a $48.76 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.87) 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 So Taguchi #426 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 So Taguchi #426 (Baseball Cards 2002 Topps) sells for about $50.06 versus $1.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for So Taguchi #426?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.06. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does So Taguchi #426 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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