Is Bun B [Mini Black Border] #218 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bun B [Mini Black Border] #218 brings $37.09 versus $2.83 raw — a $34.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.83
- PSA 10
- $37.09
- PSA 9
- $13.52
- Gem premium
- 13×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $37.09 | +$9.26 | −$15.74 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $13.52 | −$14.31 | −$39.31 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.30 | −$20.53 | −$45.53 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.83 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% | $19.41 | −$33.42 |
| 50% | $25.30 | −$27.52 |
| 75% | $31.20 | −$21.63 |
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.09 | −$10.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 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 Bun B [Mini Black Border] #218 — FAQ
Is Bun B [Mini Black Border] #218 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bun B [Mini Black Border] #218 brings $37.09 versus $2.83 raw — a $34.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bun B [Mini Black Border] #218 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bun B [Mini Black Border] #218 (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps Allen & Ginter) sells for about $37.09 versus $2.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bun B [Mini Black Border] #218?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bun B [Mini Black Border] #218 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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