Is Roberto Clemente [Black] #MVP-RC worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.7× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Roberto Clemente [Black] #MVP-RC sells for $53.59 against $9.48 raw: a $44.11 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.48
- PSA 10
- $53.59
- PSA 9
- $21.77
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $53.59 | +$19.11 | −$5.89 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $21.77 | −$12.71 | −$37.71 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $12.69 | −$21.79 | −$46.79 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $9.48 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% | $29.73 | −$29.75 |
| 50% | $37.68 | −$21.80 |
| 75% | $45.64 | −$13.84 |
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.59 | −$16.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Roberto Clemente [Black] #MVP-RC — FAQ
Is Roberto Clemente [Black] #MVP-RC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roberto Clemente [Black] #MVP-RC sells for $53.59 against $9.48 raw: a $44.11 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Roberto Clemente [Black] #MVP-RC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roberto Clemente [Black] #MVP-RC (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps Update MVP Medallion) sells for about $53.59 versus $9.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roberto Clemente [Black] #MVP-RC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.59. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roberto Clemente [Black] #MVP-RC 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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