Is Bobby Witt Jr. #SMLBC-82 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Bobby Witt Jr. #SMLBC-82 sells for $49.94 against $2.92 raw: a $47.02 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.92
- PSA 10
- $49.94
- PSA 9
- $11.62
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $49.94 | +$22.02 | −$2.98 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $11.62 | −$16.30 | −$41.30 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$21.42 | −$46.42 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.92 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% | $21.20 | −$31.72 |
| 50% | $30.78 | −$22.14 |
| 75% | $40.36 | −$12.56 |
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.94 | −$15.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.99 | −$45.01 | 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 Bobby Witt Jr. #SMLBC-82 — FAQ
Is Bobby Witt Jr. #SMLBC-82 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bobby Witt Jr. #SMLBC-82 sells for $49.94 against $2.92 raw: a $47.02 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Bobby Witt Jr. #SMLBC-82 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bobby Witt Jr. #SMLBC-82 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Update Stars of MLB Chrome) sells for about $49.94 versus $2.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bobby Witt Jr. #SMLBC-82?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bobby Witt Jr. #SMLBC-82 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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