Is Albert Pujols #719 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 41× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #719 sells for $85.16 against $2.07 raw: a $83.09 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.70) 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)
- $2.07
- PSA 10
- $85.16
- PSA 9
- $12.70
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $85.16 | +$58.09 | +$33.09 | −$66.91 |
| PSA 9 | $12.70 | −$14.37 | −$39.37 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.50 | −$16.57 | −$41.57 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.07 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% | $30.81 | −$21.26 |
| 50% | $48.93 | −$3.14 |
| 75% | $67.05 | +$14.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 54%. 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 | $111 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.16 | −$25.84 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $85.16 | $51.00 | $111 | $51.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $16.80 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12.70 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $0.99 |
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Grading Albert Pujols #719 — FAQ
Is Albert Pujols #719 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #719 sells for $85.16 against $2.07 raw: a $83.09 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($12.70) 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 Albert Pujols #719 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Albert Pujols #719 (Baseball Cards 2002 Topps) sells for about $85.16 versus $2.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Albert Pujols #719?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $111, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.16. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Albert Pujols #719 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 Albert Pujols #719 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Albert Pujols #719 breaks even when it gems about 54% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $12.70).
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