Is Max Scherzer #US1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Max Scherzer #US1 brings $28.00 versus $0.69 raw — a $27.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.82) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.69
- PSA 10
- $28.00
- PSA 9
- $10.82
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $28.00 | +$2.31 | −$22.69 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $10.82 | −$14.87 | −$39.87 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.55 | −$20.14 | −$45.14 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.69 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% | $15.12 | −$35.58 |
| 50% | $19.41 | −$31.28 |
| 75% | $23.70 | −$26.99 |
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 | $36.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $28.00 | −$8.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$19.00 | 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 Max Scherzer #US1 — FAQ
Is Max Scherzer #US1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Scherzer #US1 brings $28.00 versus $0.69 raw — a $27.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.82) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Max Scherzer #US1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Scherzer #US1 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Update) sells for about $28.00 versus $0.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Scherzer #US1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $36.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $28.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Scherzer #US1 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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