Is Javier Baez #BSPJB worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Javier Baez #BSPJB brings $112 versus $39.99 raw — a $71.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.29) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.99
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $38.29
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $112 | +$46.95 | +$21.95 | −$78.05 |
| PSA 9 | $38.29 | −$26.70 | −$51.70 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | −$35.00 | −$60.00 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $39.99 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% | $56.70 | −$33.29 |
| 50% | $75.11 | −$14.88 |
| 75% | $93.53 | +$3.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 70%. 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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$34.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$79.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$79.00 | 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 | $112 | $67.00 | $146 | $67.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $42.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $38.29 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
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Grading Javier Baez #BSPJB — FAQ
Is Javier Baez #BSPJB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Javier Baez #BSPJB brings $112 versus $39.99 raw — a $71.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.29) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Javier Baez #BSPJB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Javier Baez #BSPJB (Baseball Cards 2011 Bowman Sterling Prospects Autographs) sells for about $112 versus $39.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Javier Baez #BSPJB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Javier Baez #BSPJB 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 Javier Baez #BSPJB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Javier Baez #BSPJB breaks even when it gems about 70% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.29).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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