Is Barry Bonds #661 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Barry Bonds #661 sells for $1,882 against $2.55 raw: a $1,879 spread, 738× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $2.55
- PSA 10
- $1,882
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 738×
- 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 | $1,882 | +$1,854 | +$1,829 | +$1,729 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$12.45 | −$12.55 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $23.61 | −$3.94 | −$28.94 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $2.55 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% | $500 | +$448 |
| 50% | $961 | +$908 |
| 75% | $1,421 | +$1,369 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $2,446 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,882 | −$564 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,129 | −$1,317 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,129 | −$1,317 | 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 Barry Bonds #661 — FAQ
Is Barry Bonds #661 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Barry Bonds #661 sells for $1,882 against $2.55 raw: a $1,879 spread, 738× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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 Barry Bonds #661 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Barry Bonds #661 (Baseball Cards 2007 Topps) sells for about $1,882 versus $2.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 738× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Barry Bonds #661?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,446, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,882. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Barry Bonds #661 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 Barry Bonds #661 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Barry Bonds #661 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.00).
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