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Is Jose Altuve [Diamond Anniversary] #US132 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jose Altuve [Diamond Anniversary] #US132 sells for $700 against $179 raw: a $522 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($293) 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)
- $179
- PSA 10
- $700
- PSA 9
- $293
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $700 | +$497 | +$472 | +$372 |
| PSA 9 | $293 | +$89.79 | +$64.79 | −$35.21 |
| PSA 8 | $200 | −$3.50 | −$28.50 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $179 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% | $395 | +$166 |
| 50% | $497 | +$268 |
| 75% | $598 | +$370 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $700 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $597 | −$103 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $420 | −$280 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $420 | −$280 | 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 Jose Altuve [Diamond Anniversary] #US132 — FAQ
Is Jose Altuve [Diamond Anniversary] #US132 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jose Altuve [Diamond Anniversary] #US132 sells for $700 against $179 raw: a $522 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($293) 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 Jose Altuve [Diamond Anniversary] #US132 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jose Altuve [Diamond Anniversary] #US132 (Baseball Cards 2011 Topps Update) sells for about $700 versus $179 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jose Altuve [Diamond Anniversary] #US132?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $700, ahead of BGS 10 at $597. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jose Altuve [Diamond Anniversary] #US132 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
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