Is Spencer Strider [SP Variation] #509 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Spencer Strider [SP Variation] #509 sells for $102 against $49.24 raw: a $52.26 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.95) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.24
- PSA 10
- $102
- PSA 9
- $74.95
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $102 | +$27.26 | +$2.26 | −$97.74 |
| PSA 9 | $74.95 | +$0.71 | −$24.29 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $49.99 | −$24.25 | −$49.25 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $49.24 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% | $81.59 | −$17.65 |
| 50% | $88.22 | −$11.02 |
| 75% | $94.86 | −$4.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 91%. 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 | $132 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$18.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $102 | −$30.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $61.00 | −$71.00 | 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 Spencer Strider [SP Variation] #509 — FAQ
Is Spencer Strider [SP Variation] #509 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spencer Strider [SP Variation] #509 sells for $102 against $49.24 raw: a $52.26 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.95) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Spencer Strider [SP Variation] #509 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spencer Strider [SP Variation] #509 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps) sells for about $102 versus $49.24 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spencer Strider [SP Variation] #509?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $132, ahead of SGC 10 at $114. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spencer Strider [SP Variation] #509 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 Spencer Strider [SP Variation] #509 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spencer Strider [SP Variation] #509 breaks even when it gems about 91% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $74.95).
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