Is Derek Jeter #455 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #455 brings $40.50 versus $1.27 raw — a $39.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.27
- PSA 10
- $40.50
- PSA 9
- $15.91
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $40.50 | +$14.23 | −$10.77 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $15.91 | −$10.36 | −$35.36 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $6.43 | −$19.84 | −$44.84 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.27 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% | $22.06 | −$29.21 |
| 50% | $28.20 | −$23.07 |
| 75% | $34.35 | −$16.92 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.50 | −$12.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.75 | −$25.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 | $40.50 | $24.00 | $53.00 | $27.75 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $18.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.91 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.43 |
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Grading Derek Jeter #455 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #455 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #455 brings $40.50 versus $1.27 raw — a $39.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.91) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Derek Jeter #455 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #455 (Baseball Cards 2008 Topps) sells for about $40.50 versus $1.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter #455?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter #455 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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