Is Mike Trout #FA-MT worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #FA-MT brings $481 versus $405 raw — a $76.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($376) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $405
- PSA 10
- $481
- PSA 9
- $376
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $481 | +$51.19 | +$26.19 | −$73.81 |
| PSA 9 | $376 | −$53.99 | −$78.99 | −$179 |
Net = sale price − $405 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% | $402 | −$52.69 |
| 50% | $428 | −$26.40 |
| 75% | $454 | −$0.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 75%. 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 | $625 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $481 | −$144 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $288 | −$337 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $288 | −$337 | 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 | $481 | $288 | $625 | $288 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $413 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $376 |
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Grading Mike Trout #FA-MT — FAQ
Is Mike Trout #FA-MT worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #FA-MT brings $481 versus $405 raw — a $76.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($376) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Trout #FA-MT worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #FA-MT (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Finest Autographs) sells for about $481 versus $405 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Trout #FA-MT?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $625, ahead of PSA 10 at $481. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Trout #FA-MT 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 Mike Trout #FA-MT break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mike Trout #FA-MT breaks even when it gems about 75% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $376).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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