Is Nolan Ryan #12 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #12 sells for $47.28 against $2.49 raw: a $44.79 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.49
- PSA 10
- $47.28
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $47.28 | +$19.79 | −$5.21 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $18.00 | −$9.49 | −$34.49 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $2.49 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 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.28 | −$13.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 Nolan Ryan #12 — FAQ
Is Nolan Ryan #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #12 sells for $47.28 against $2.49 raw: a $44.79 spread, 19× 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 Nolan Ryan #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #12 (Baseball Cards 2020 Topps X Steve Aoki) sells for about $47.28 versus $2.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nolan Ryan #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nolan Ryan #12 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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