Is Alec Bohm [Red] #277 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alec Bohm [Red] #277 brings $83.00 versus $29.89 raw — a $53.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.07) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.89
- PSA 10
- $83.00
- PSA 9
- $7.07
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $83.00 | +$28.11 | +$3.11 | −$96.89 |
| PSA 9 | $7.07 | −$47.82 | −$72.82 | −$173 |
| PSA 8 | $6.00 | −$48.89 | −$73.89 | −$174 |
Net = sale price − $29.89 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% | $26.05 | −$53.84 |
| 50% | $45.03 | −$34.86 |
| 75% | $64.02 | −$15.87 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 96%. 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 | $108 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $83.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$58.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$58.00 | 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 Alec Bohm [Red] #277 — FAQ
Is Alec Bohm [Red] #277 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alec Bohm [Red] #277 brings $83.00 versus $29.89 raw — a $53.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($7.07) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Alec Bohm [Red] #277 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alec Bohm [Red] #277 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps) sells for about $83.00 versus $29.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alec Bohm [Red] #277?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $108, ahead of PSA 10 at $83.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alec Bohm [Red] #277 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 Alec Bohm [Red] #277 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alec Bohm [Red] #277 breaks even when it gems about 96% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $7.07).
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