Is Justin Verlander #309 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander #309 sells for $230 against $26.36 raw: a $203 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.50) 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)
- $26.36
- PSA 10
- $230
- PSA 9
- $52.50
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $230 | +$178 | +$153 | +$53.28 |
| PSA 9 | $52.50 | +$1.14 | −$23.86 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $16.56 | −$34.80 | −$59.80 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $26.36 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% | $96.78 | +$20.42 |
| 50% | $141 | +$64.71 |
| 75% | $185 | +$109 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $299 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $230 | −$69.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.50 | −$240 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$249 | 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 Justin Verlander #309 — FAQ
Is Justin Verlander #309 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander #309 sells for $230 against $26.36 raw: a $203 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.50) 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 #309 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Justin Verlander #309 (Baseball Cards 2006 Topps Chrome) sells for about $230 versus $26.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Justin Verlander #309?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $299, ahead of PSA 10 at $230. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Justin Verlander #309 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 #309 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Justin Verlander #309 breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.50).
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