Is Andrew McCutchen #UH329 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Andrew McCutchen #UH329 sells for $103 against $5.23 raw: a $97.29 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.51) 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)
- $5.23
- PSA 10
- $103
- PSA 9
- $30.51
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $103 | +$72.29 | +$47.29 | −$52.71 |
| PSA 9 | $30.51 | +$0.28 | −$24.72 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $10.96 | −$19.27 | −$44.27 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $5.23 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% | $48.51 | −$6.72 |
| 50% | $66.52 | +$11.28 |
| 75% | $84.52 | +$29.29 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $103 | −$30.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 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 | $103 | $62.00 | $133 | $62.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.44 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.51 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.96 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Andrew McCutchen #UH329 — FAQ
Is Andrew McCutchen #UH329 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andrew McCutchen #UH329 sells for $103 against $5.23 raw: a $97.29 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.51) 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 Andrew McCutchen #UH329 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andrew McCutchen #UH329 (Baseball Cards 2005 Topps Updates & Highlights) sells for about $103 versus $5.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andrew McCutchen #UH329?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andrew McCutchen #UH329 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 Andrew McCutchen #UH329 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Andrew McCutchen #UH329 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.51).
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