Is Yu Darvish #191 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Yu Darvish #191 brings $31.04 versus $0.49 raw — a $30.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.49
- PSA 10
- $31.04
- PSA 9
- $10.58
- Gem premium
- 63×
- 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 | $31.04 | +$5.55 | −$19.45 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $10.58 | −$14.91 | −$39.91 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.39 | −$20.10 | −$45.10 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.49 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% | $15.70 | −$34.80 |
| 50% | $20.81 | −$29.68 |
| 75% | $25.93 | −$24.56 |
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 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.04 | −$8.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$21.00 | 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 Yu Darvish #191 — FAQ
Is Yu Darvish #191 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Yu Darvish #191 brings $31.04 versus $0.49 raw — a $30.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Yu Darvish #191 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Yu Darvish #191 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Chrome) sells for about $31.04 versus $0.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 63× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Yu Darvish #191?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Yu Darvish #191 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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