Is Charlie Morton #BDP51 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charlie Morton #BDP51 sells for $49.23 against $2.92 raw: a $46.31 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.00) 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)
- $2.92
- PSA 10
- $49.23
- PSA 9
- $29.00
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $49.23 | +$21.31 | −$3.69 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $29.00 | +$1.08 | −$23.92 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $3.25 | −$24.67 | −$49.67 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $2.92 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% | $34.06 | −$18.86 |
| 50% | $39.11 | −$13.81 |
| 75% | $44.17 | −$8.75 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.23 | −$14.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 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 | $49.23 | $30.00 | $64.00 | $30.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $3.25 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Charlie Morton #BDP51 — FAQ
Is Charlie Morton #BDP51 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charlie Morton #BDP51 sells for $49.23 against $2.92 raw: a $46.31 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.00) 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 Charlie Morton #BDP51 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charlie Morton #BDP51 (Baseball Cards 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft) sells for about $49.23 versus $2.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charlie Morton #BDP51?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charlie Morton #BDP51 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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