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Is Satchel Paige [Amber] #84 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Satchel Paige [Amber] #84 brings $44.16 versus $5.28 raw — a $38.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.28
- PSA 10
- $44.16
- PSA 9
- $18.20
- Gem premium
- 8.4×
- 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 | $44.16 | +$13.88 | −$11.12 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $18.20 | −$12.08 | −$37.08 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.59 | −$19.69 | −$44.69 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $5.28 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% | $24.69 | −$30.59 |
| 50% | $31.18 | −$24.10 |
| 75% | $37.67 | −$17.61 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.16 | −$12.84 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$30.00 | 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 Satchel Paige [Amber] #84 — FAQ
Is Satchel Paige [Amber] #84 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Satchel Paige [Amber] #84 brings $44.16 versus $5.28 raw — a $38.88 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Satchel Paige [Amber] #84 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Satchel Paige [Amber] #84 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Triple Threads) sells for about $44.16 versus $5.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Satchel Paige [Amber] #84?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.16. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Satchel Paige [Amber] #84 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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