Is Michael Eisner #22 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Michael Eisner #22 brings $37.47 versus $3.75 raw — a $33.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.75
- PSA 10
- $37.47
- PSA 9
- $14.09
- Gem premium
- 10.0×
- 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 | $37.47 | +$8.72 | −$16.28 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $14.09 | −$14.66 | −$39.66 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $8.13 | −$20.62 | −$45.62 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.75 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% | $19.93 | −$33.81 |
| 50% | $25.78 | −$27.97 |
| 75% | $31.63 | −$22.13 |
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.47 | −$11.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$27.00 | 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 | $37.47 | $22.00 | $49.00 | $22.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $25.34 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.09 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.13 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Michael Eisner #22 — FAQ
Is Michael Eisner #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Eisner #22 brings $37.47 versus $3.75 raw — a $33.72 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.09) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Eisner #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Eisner #22 (Baseball Cards 2014 Topps Allen & Ginter) sells for about $37.47 versus $3.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Eisner #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.47. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Eisner #22 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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