Is Mariano Rivera #AA-MR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mariano Rivera #AA-MR brings $330 versus $150 raw — a $180 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($152) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- PSA 10
- $330
- PSA 9
- $152
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $330 | +$155 | +$130 | +$30.35 |
| PSA 9 | $152 | −$23.49 | −$48.49 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $96.82 | −$78.17 | −$103 | −$203 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $196 | −$3.78 |
| 50% | $241 | +$40.93 |
| 75% | $286 | +$85.64 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 27%. 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 | $429 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $330 | −$98.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $198 | −$231 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $198 | −$231 | 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 Mariano Rivera #AA-MR — FAQ
Is Mariano Rivera #AA-MR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mariano Rivera #AA-MR brings $330 versus $150 raw — a $180 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($152) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mariano Rivera #AA-MR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mariano Rivera #AA-MR (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Museum Collection Archival Autographs) sells for about $330 versus $150 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mariano Rivera #AA-MR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $429, ahead of PSA 10 at $330. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mariano Rivera #AA-MR 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 Mariano Rivera #AA-MR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mariano Rivera #AA-MR breaks even when it gems about 27% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $152).
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