Is Paul Goldschmidt #US47 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Paul Goldschmidt #US47 sells for $58.28 against $9.97 raw: a $48.31 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.97
- PSA 10
- $58.28
- PSA 9
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- 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 | $58.28 | +$23.31 | −$1.69 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | −$9.98 | −$34.98 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$19.97 | −$44.97 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $9.97 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% | $33.31 | −$26.66 |
| 50% | $41.63 | −$18.34 |
| 75% | $49.96 | −$10.01 |
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 | $148 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $60.01 | −$87.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $58.28 | −$89.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$113 | 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 | $58.28 | $35.00 | $148 | $60.01 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $24.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.00 |
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Grading Paul Goldschmidt #US47 — FAQ
Is Paul Goldschmidt #US47 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Paul Goldschmidt #US47 sells for $58.28 against $9.97 raw: a $48.31 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Paul Goldschmidt #US47 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Paul Goldschmidt #US47 (Baseball Cards 2011 Topps Update) sells for about $58.28 versus $9.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Paul Goldschmidt #US47?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $148, ahead of SGC 10 at $60.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Goldschmidt #US47 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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