Is Nolan Arenado #US259 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nolan Arenado #US259 brings $30.50 versus $4.50 raw — a $26.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.50
- PSA 10
- $30.50
- PSA 9
- $19.99
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $30.50 | +$1.00 | −$24.00 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $19.99 | −$9.51 | −$34.51 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $9.79 | −$19.71 | −$44.71 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.50 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% | $22.62 | −$31.88 |
| 50% | $25.24 | −$29.26 |
| 75% | $27.87 | −$26.63 |
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $30.50 | −$39.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$52.00 | 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 | $30.50 | $18.00 | $70.00 | $45.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $22.43 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.79 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.00 |
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Grading Nolan Arenado #US259 — FAQ
Is Nolan Arenado #US259 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nolan Arenado #US259 brings $30.50 versus $4.50 raw — a $26.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Nolan Arenado #US259 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nolan Arenado #US259 (Baseball Cards 2013 Topps Update) sells for about $30.50 versus $4.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nolan Arenado #US259?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of SGC 10 at $45.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nolan Arenado #US259 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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