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Is Derek Jeter [Gold] #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Gold] #38 sells for $144 against $8.61 raw: a $135 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.37) 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)
- $8.61
- PSA 10
- $144
- PSA 9
- $44.37
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $144 | +$110 | +$85.46 | −$14.54 |
| PSA 9 | $44.37 | +$10.76 | −$14.24 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $8.61 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% | $69.29 | +$10.68 |
| 50% | $94.22 | +$35.61 |
| 75% | $119 | +$60.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $187 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $144 | −$42.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $86.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $86.00 | −$101 | 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 Derek Jeter [Gold] #38 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter [Gold] #38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Gold] #38 sells for $144 against $8.61 raw: a $135 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.37) 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 Derek Jeter [Gold] #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter [Gold] #38 (Baseball Cards 2013 Topps Archives) sells for about $144 versus $8.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter [Gold] #38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $187, ahead of PSA 10 at $144. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter [Gold] #38 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 Derek Jeter [Gold] #38 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Jeter [Gold] #38 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.37).
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