Is David Ortiz #595 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 David Ortiz #595 brings $31.01 versus $1.59 raw — a $29.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.59
- PSA 10
- $31.01
- PSA 9
- $23.00
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $31.01 | +$4.42 | −$20.58 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $23.00 | −$3.59 | −$28.59 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $6.30 | −$20.29 | −$45.29 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.59 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% | $25.00 | −$26.59 |
| 50% | $27.01 | −$24.58 |
| 75% | $29.01 | −$22.58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $3,963 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,100 | −$2,863 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $40.00 | −$3,923 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.01 | −$3,932 | 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 David Ortiz #595 — FAQ
Is David Ortiz #595 worth grading?
A PSA 10 David Ortiz #595 brings $31.01 versus $1.59 raw — a $29.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 David Ortiz #595 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 David Ortiz #595 (Baseball Cards 2013 Topps) sells for about $31.01 versus $1.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for David Ortiz #595?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $3,963, ahead of SGC 10 at $1,100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does David Ortiz #595 need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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.
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