Is Derek Jeter #83 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #83 sells for $59.99 against $4.49 raw: a $55.50 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.27) 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)
- $4.49
- PSA 10
- $59.99
- PSA 9
- $37.27
- 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 | $59.99 | +$30.50 | +$5.50 | −$94.50 |
| PSA 9 | $37.27 | +$7.78 | −$17.22 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $10.28 | −$19.21 | −$44.21 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $4.49 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% | $42.95 | −$11.54 |
| 50% | $48.63 | −$5.86 |
| 75% | $54.31 | −$0.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 76%. 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 | $78.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $59.99 | −$18.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 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.
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Grading Derek Jeter #83 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #83 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #83 sells for $59.99 against $4.49 raw: a $55.50 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.27) 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 Derek Jeter #83 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #83 (Baseball Cards 2009 Topps Heritage) sells for about $59.99 versus $4.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter #83?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter #83 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 Derek Jeter #83 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Jeter #83 breaks even when it gems about 76% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.27).
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