Is Scott Van Slyke #US29 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Scott Van Slyke #US29 brings $33.20 versus $1.29 raw — a $31.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.29
- PSA 10
- $33.20
- PSA 9
- $11.49
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $33.20 | +$6.91 | −$18.09 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $11.49 | −$14.80 | −$39.80 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $6.12 | −$20.17 | −$45.17 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.29 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% | $16.92 | −$34.37 |
| 50% | $22.35 | −$28.94 |
| 75% | $27.77 | −$23.52 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.20 | −$9.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $33.20 | $20.00 | $43.00 | $20.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $21.93 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $11.49 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.12 |
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Grading Scott Van Slyke #US29 — FAQ
Is Scott Van Slyke #US29 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scott Van Slyke #US29 brings $33.20 versus $1.29 raw — a $31.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Scott Van Slyke #US29 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scott Van Slyke #US29 (Baseball Cards 2013 Topps Update) sells for about $33.20 versus $1.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scott Van Slyke #US29?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scott Van Slyke #US29 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?
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