Is John Smoltz #R19 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 62× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 John Smoltz #R19 sells for $86.00 against $1.39 raw: a $84.61 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.39
- PSA 10
- $86.00
- Gem premium
- 62×
- 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 | $86.00 | +$59.61 | +$34.61 | −$65.39 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$14.39 | −$39.39 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $1.39 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 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 John Smoltz #R19 — FAQ
Is John Smoltz #R19 worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Smoltz #R19 sells for $86.00 against $1.39 raw: a $84.61 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 John Smoltz #R19 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Smoltz #R19 (Baseball Cards 1993 Upper Deck Clutch Performers) sells for about $86.00 versus $1.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Smoltz #R19?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $112, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Smoltz #R19 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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