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Is Bryce Harper [Mini Black Border] #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bryce Harper [Mini Black Border] #12 brings $71.02 versus $36.12 raw — a $34.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $36.12
- PSA 10
- $71.02
- PSA 9
- $41.36
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $71.02 | +$9.90 | −$15.10 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $41.36 | −$19.76 | −$44.76 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $36.12 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% | $48.77 | −$37.34 |
| 50% | $56.19 | −$29.93 |
| 75% | $63.61 | −$22.51 |
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 | $72.82 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.02 | −$1.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$29.82 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$29.82 | 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 Bryce Harper [Mini Black Border] #12 — FAQ
Is Bryce Harper [Mini Black Border] #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bryce Harper [Mini Black Border] #12 brings $71.02 versus $36.12 raw — a $34.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.36) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bryce Harper [Mini Black Border] #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bryce Harper [Mini Black Border] #12 (Baseball Cards 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter) sells for about $71.02 versus $36.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bryce Harper [Mini Black Border] #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.82, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bryce Harper [Mini Black Border] #12 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.
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