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Is Pablo Picasso [Mini] #172 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Pablo Picasso [Mini] #172 brings $43.45 versus $6.31 raw — a $37.14 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.31
- PSA 10
- $43.45
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $43.45 | +$12.14 | −$12.86 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $6.31 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.45 | −$12.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $43.45 | $26.00 | $56.00 | $26.00 |
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Grading Pablo Picasso [Mini] #172 — FAQ
Is Pablo Picasso [Mini] #172 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pablo Picasso [Mini] #172 brings $43.45 versus $6.31 raw — a $37.14 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Pablo Picasso [Mini] #172 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pablo Picasso [Mini] #172 (Baseball Cards 2008 Topps Allen & Ginter) sells for about $43.45 versus $6.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pablo Picasso [Mini] #172?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pablo Picasso [Mini] #172 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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