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Is Salvador Perez [Gold] #211 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Salvador Perez [Gold] #211 brings $33.92 versus $2.27 raw — a $31.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.27
- PSA 10
- $33.92
- PSA 9
- $15.00
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $33.92 | +$6.65 | −$18.35 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | −$12.27 | −$37.27 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $6.93 | −$20.34 | −$45.34 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.27 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% | $19.73 | −$32.54 |
| 50% | $24.46 | −$27.81 |
| 75% | $29.19 | −$23.08 |
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.92 | −$10.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$24.00 | 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 | $33.92 | $20.00 | $44.00 | $20.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $24.41 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.93 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Salvador Perez [Gold] #211 — FAQ
Is Salvador Perez [Gold] #211 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Salvador Perez [Gold] #211 brings $33.92 versus $2.27 raw — a $31.65 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Salvador Perez [Gold] #211 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Salvador Perez [Gold] #211 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps) sells for about $33.92 versus $2.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Salvador Perez [Gold] #211?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.92. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Salvador Perez [Gold] #211 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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