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Is Satchel Paige [Blue] #AA-48 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Satchel Paige [Blue] #AA-48 brings $49.51 versus $18.99 raw — a $30.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.99
- PSA 10
- $49.51
- PSA 9
- $33.76
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $49.51 | +$5.52 | −$19.48 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $33.76 | −$10.23 | −$35.23 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $20.51 | −$23.48 | −$48.48 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $18.99 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% | $37.70 | −$31.29 |
| 50% | $41.63 | −$27.36 |
| 75% | $45.57 | −$23.42 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.51 | −$14.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$34.00 | 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 [Blue] #AA-48 — FAQ
Is Satchel Paige [Blue] #AA-48 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Satchel Paige [Blue] #AA-48 brings $49.51 versus $18.99 raw — a $30.52 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($33.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Satchel Paige [Blue] #AA-48 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Satchel Paige [Blue] #AA-48 (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps All Aces) sells for about $49.51 versus $18.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Satchel Paige [Blue] #AA-48?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Satchel Paige [Blue] #AA-48 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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