Is Mason Miller #88BAU-MM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mason Miller #88BAU-MM brings $125 versus $83.92 raw — a $41.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($84.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $83.92
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $84.96
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 | $125 | +$16.08 | −$8.92 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $84.96 | −$23.96 | −$48.96 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $31.13 | −$77.79 | −$103 | −$203 |
Net = sale price − $83.92 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% | $94.97 | −$38.95 |
| 50% | $105 | −$28.94 |
| 75% | $115 | −$18.93 |
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 | $163 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$113 | 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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Is Mason Miller #88BAU-MM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mason Miller #88BAU-MM brings $125 versus $83.92 raw — a $41.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($84.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mason Miller #88BAU-MM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mason Miller #88BAU-MM (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps Update 1988 Autographs) sells for about $125 versus $83.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mason Miller #88BAU-MM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $163, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mason Miller #88BAU-MM 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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