Is Dock Ellis #546 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dock Ellis #546 brings $87.51 versus $37.41 raw — a $50.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $37.41
- PSA 10
- $87.51
- PSA 9
- $50.42
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $87.51 | +$25.10 | +$0.10 | −$99.90 |
| PSA 9 | $50.42 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $33.96 | −$28.45 | −$53.45 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $37.41 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% | $59.69 | −$27.72 |
| 50% | $68.97 | −$18.44 |
| 75% | $78.24 | −$9.17 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 100%. 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 | $114 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $87.51 | −$26.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$61.00 | 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 Dock Ellis #546 — FAQ
Is Dock Ellis #546 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dock Ellis #546 brings $87.51 versus $37.41 raw — a $50.10 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dock Ellis #546 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dock Ellis #546 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Project 70) sells for about $87.51 versus $37.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dock Ellis #546?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $114, ahead of PSA 10 at $87.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dock Ellis #546 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 Dock Ellis #546 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dock Ellis #546 breaks even when it gems about 100% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.42).
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