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Is Willie Mays [SSP Variation] #US24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Willie Mays [SSP Variation] #US24 sells for $78.38 against $4.63 raw: a $73.75 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $4.63
- PSA 10
- $78.38
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $78.38 | +$48.75 | +$23.75 | −$76.25 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$10.37 | −$14.63 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $6.37 | −$23.26 | −$48.26 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $4.63 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% | $49.59 | −$5.04 |
| 50% | $59.19 | +$4.56 |
| 75% | $68.78 | +$14.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $102 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $78.38 | −$23.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$55.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13.00 | −$89.00 | 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 Willie Mays [SSP Variation] #US24 — FAQ
Is Willie Mays [SSP Variation] #US24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Willie Mays [SSP Variation] #US24 sells for $78.38 against $4.63 raw: a $73.75 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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 Willie Mays [SSP Variation] #US24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Willie Mays [SSP Variation] #US24 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Update) sells for about $78.38 versus $4.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Willie Mays [SSP Variation] #US24?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $102, ahead of PSA 10 at $78.38. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Willie Mays [SSP Variation] #US24 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 Willie Mays [SSP Variation] #US24 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Willie Mays [SSP Variation] #US24 breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.00).
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