Is Jim Palmer #154 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jim Palmer #154 brings $68.32 versus $24.99 raw — a $43.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $24.99
- PSA 10
- $68.32
- PSA 9
- $36.98
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $68.32 | +$18.33 | −$6.67 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $36.98 | −$13.01 | −$38.01 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $24.34 | −$25.65 | −$50.65 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $24.99 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% | $44.81 | −$30.18 |
| 50% | $52.65 | −$22.34 |
| 75% | $60.48 | −$14.51 |
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 | $89.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $68.32 | −$20.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 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 Jim Palmer #154 — FAQ
Is Jim Palmer #154 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jim Palmer #154 brings $68.32 versus $24.99 raw — a $43.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jim Palmer #154 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jim Palmer #154 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Project 70) sells for about $68.32 versus $24.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jim Palmer #154?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $89.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $68.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jim Palmer #154 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.
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