Is Anthony Bourdain #210 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Anthony Bourdain #210 brings $118 versus $39.95 raw — a $77.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($64.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.95
- PSA 10
- $118
- PSA 9
- $64.31
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $118 | +$52.86 | +$27.86 | −$72.14 |
| PSA 9 | $64.31 | −$0.64 | −$25.64 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $50.91 | −$14.04 | −$39.04 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $39.95 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% | $77.69 | −$12.27 |
| 50% | $91.06 | +$1.11 |
| 75% | $104 | +$14.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 48%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $153 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $118 | −$35.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.99 | −$53.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.00 | −$82.00 | 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.
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Grading Anthony Bourdain #210 — FAQ
Is Anthony Bourdain #210 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Anthony Bourdain #210 brings $118 versus $39.95 raw — a $77.86 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($64.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Anthony Bourdain #210 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Anthony Bourdain #210 (Baseball Cards 2014 Topps Allen & Ginter) sells for about $118 versus $39.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Anthony Bourdain #210?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $153, ahead of PSA 10 at $118. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Anthony Bourdain #210 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.
What gem rate makes grading Anthony Bourdain #210 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Anthony Bourdain #210 breaks even when it gems about 48% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.31).
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