Is Jordan Walker #BD-57 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jordan Walker #BD-57 sells for $55.50 against $6.17 raw: a $49.33 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.99) 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)
- $6.17
- PSA 10
- $55.50
- PSA 9
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 | $55.50 | +$24.33 | −$0.67 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | −$6.18 | −$31.18 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $4.86 | −$26.31 | −$51.31 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $6.17 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% | $32.62 | −$23.55 |
| 50% | $40.24 | −$15.93 |
| 75% | $47.87 | −$8.30 |
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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.50 | −$16.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.09 | −$40.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.99 | −$52.01 | 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 Jordan Walker #BD-57 — FAQ
Is Jordan Walker #BD-57 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jordan Walker #BD-57 sells for $55.50 against $6.17 raw: a $49.33 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.99) 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 Jordan Walker #BD-57 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jordan Walker #BD-57 (Baseball Cards 2020 Bowman Draft Chrome) sells for about $55.50 versus $6.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jordan Walker #BD-57?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jordan Walker #BD-57 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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