Is Adam Wainwright [Blue] #AA-66 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Adam Wainwright [Blue] #AA-66 brings $55.09 versus $15.11 raw — a $39.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.11
- PSA 10
- $55.09
- PSA 9
- $22.54
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $55.09 | +$14.98 | −$10.02 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $22.54 | −$17.57 | −$42.57 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $13.19 | −$26.92 | −$51.92 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $15.11 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% | $30.68 | −$34.43 |
| 50% | $38.81 | −$26.30 |
| 75% | $46.95 | −$18.16 |
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 | $55.09 | −$16.91 | 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 Adam Wainwright [Blue] #AA-66 — FAQ
Is Adam Wainwright [Blue] #AA-66 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Adam Wainwright [Blue] #AA-66 brings $55.09 versus $15.11 raw — a $39.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Adam Wainwright [Blue] #AA-66 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Adam Wainwright [Blue] #AA-66 (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps Update All Aces) sells for about $55.09 versus $15.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Adam Wainwright [Blue] #AA-66?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.09. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Adam Wainwright [Blue] #AA-66 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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