Is Maikel Garcia #BSA-MAG worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Maikel Garcia #BSA-MAG sells for $55.31 against $10.13 raw: a $45.18 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.00) 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)
- $10.13
- PSA 10
- $55.31
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $55.31 | +$20.18 | −$4.82 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | −$5.13 | −$30.13 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $13.22 | −$21.91 | −$46.91 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $10.13 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% | $36.33 | −$23.80 |
| 50% | $42.66 | −$17.48 |
| 75% | $48.98 | −$11.15 |
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 | $55.31 | −$16.69 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Maikel Garcia #BSA-MAG — FAQ
Is Maikel Garcia #BSA-MAG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maikel Garcia #BSA-MAG sells for $55.31 against $10.13 raw: a $45.18 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($30.00) 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 Maikel Garcia #BSA-MAG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maikel Garcia #BSA-MAG (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps Series 1 Stars Autographs) sells for about $55.31 versus $10.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maikel Garcia #BSA-MAG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.31. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maikel Garcia #BSA-MAG 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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