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Is Trevor Bauer [Gold Sparkle] #US213 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Trevor Bauer [Gold Sparkle] #US213 brings $42.64 versus $12.35 raw — a $30.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.35
- PSA 10
- $42.64
- PSA 9
- $27.62
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $42.64 | +$5.29 | −$19.71 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $27.62 | −$9.73 | −$34.73 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $6.15 | −$31.20 | −$56.20 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $12.35 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% | $31.38 | −$30.98 |
| 50% | $35.13 | −$27.22 |
| 75% | $38.88 | −$23.47 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.64 | −$12.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Trevor Bauer [Gold Sparkle] #US213 — FAQ
Is Trevor Bauer [Gold Sparkle] #US213 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trevor Bauer [Gold Sparkle] #US213 brings $42.64 versus $12.35 raw — a $30.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Trevor Bauer [Gold Sparkle] #US213 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trevor Bauer [Gold Sparkle] #US213 (Baseball Cards 2012 Topps Update) sells for about $42.64 versus $12.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trevor Bauer [Gold Sparkle] #US213?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.64. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trevor Bauer [Gold Sparkle] #US213 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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