Is Barack Obama #AP44 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Barack Obama #AP44 sells for $167 against $13.17 raw: a $154 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.17
- PSA 10
- $167
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $167 | +$129 | +$104 | +$3.55 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$1.82 | −$23.18 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $13.17 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 | $217 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $167 | −$50.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | −$117 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $100 | −$117 | 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 Barack Obama #AP44 — FAQ
Is Barack Obama #AP44 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Barack Obama #AP44 sells for $167 against $13.17 raw: a $154 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Barack Obama #AP44 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Barack Obama #AP44 (Baseball Cards 2009 Topps American Heritage Presidents) sells for about $167 versus $13.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Barack Obama #AP44?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $217, ahead of PSA 10 at $167. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Barack Obama #AP44 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.
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