Is Derek Jeter: Bush, Mantle #40 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter: Bush, Mantle #40 sells for $220 against $11.23 raw: a $209 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.88) 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)
- $11.23
- PSA 10
- $220
- PSA 9
- $99.88
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $220 | +$184 | +$159 | +$59.10 |
| PSA 9 | $99.88 | +$63.65 | +$38.65 | −$61.35 |
| PSA 8 | $59.92 | +$23.69 | −$1.31 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $11.23 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% | $130 | +$68.76 |
| 50% | $160 | +$98.88 |
| 75% | $190 | +$129 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $295 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $286 | −$9.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $220 | −$74.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $190 | −$105 | 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 Derek Jeter: Bush, Mantle #40 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter: Bush, Mantle #40 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter: Bush, Mantle #40 sells for $220 against $11.23 raw: a $209 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.88) 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 Derek Jeter: Bush, Mantle #40 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter: Bush, Mantle #40 (Baseball Cards 2007 Topps) sells for about $220 versus $11.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter: Bush, Mantle #40?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $295, ahead of BGS 10 at $286. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter: Bush, Mantle #40 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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