Is Manny Machado #270 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Manny Machado #270 brings $39.50 versus $2.65 raw — a $36.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.65
- PSA 10
- $39.50
- PSA 9
- $19.49
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $39.50 | +$11.85 | −$13.15 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $19.49 | −$8.16 | −$33.16 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $11.52 | −$16.13 | −$41.13 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.65 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% | $24.49 | −$28.16 |
| 50% | $29.49 | −$23.16 |
| 75% | $34.50 | −$18.15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $45.94 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $39.50 | −$6.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $39.00 | −$6.94 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $24.99 | −$20.95 | 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 | $39.50 | $24.99 | $39.00 | $45.94 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $26.24 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.49 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.52 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.13 |
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Grading Manny Machado #270 — FAQ
Is Manny Machado #270 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Manny Machado #270 brings $39.50 versus $2.65 raw — a $36.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Manny Machado #270 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Manny Machado #270 (Baseball Cards 2013 Topps) sells for about $39.50 versus $2.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Manny Machado #270?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $45.94, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Manny Machado #270 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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