Is Clay Buchholz #BSCBU worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Clay Buchholz #BSCBU brings $25.40 versus $0.25 raw — a $25.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.25
- PSA 10
- $25.40
- Gem premium
- 102×
- 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 | $25.40 | +$0.15 | −$24.85 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $33.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $25.40 | −$7.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15.00 | −$18.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15.00 | −$18.00 | 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 Clay Buchholz #BSCBU — FAQ
Is Clay Buchholz #BSCBU worth grading?
A PSA 10 Clay Buchholz #BSCBU brings $25.40 versus $0.25 raw — a $25.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Clay Buchholz #BSCBU worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Clay Buchholz #BSCBU (Baseball Cards 2005 Bowman Sterling) sells for about $25.40 versus $0.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 102× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Clay Buchholz #BSCBU?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $33.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $25.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Clay Buchholz #BSCBU 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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