Is Justin Verlander #677 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander #677 sells for $238 against $20.00 raw: a $218 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.96) 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)
- $20.00
- PSA 10
- $238
- PSA 9
- $46.96
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $238 | +$193 | +$168 | +$67.88 |
| PSA 9 | $46.96 | +$1.96 | −$23.04 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $29.65 | −$15.35 | −$40.35 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $20.00 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% | $94.69 | +$24.69 |
| 50% | $142 | +$72.42 |
| 75% | $190 | +$120 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $309 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $238 | −$71.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $158 | −$152 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $118 | −$191 | 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 | $238 | $158 | $309 | $118 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $65.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.96 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $29.65 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $16.94 |
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Grading Justin Verlander #677 — FAQ
Is Justin Verlander #677 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander #677 sells for $238 against $20.00 raw: a $218 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.96) 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 Justin Verlander #677 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander #677 (Baseball Cards 2005 Topps) sells for about $238 versus $20.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Justin Verlander #677?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $309, ahead of PSA 10 at $238. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Justin Verlander #677 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 Justin Verlander #677 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Justin Verlander #677 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.96).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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