Is Baltimore Orioles #656 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Baltimore Orioles #656 sell for $29.75, only $7.77 above the $21.98 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $21.98
- PSA 10
- $29.75
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $29.75 | −$17.23 | −$42.23 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $195 | +$148 | +$123 | +$23.02 |
Net = sale price − $21.98 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 | $39.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.75 | −$9.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$21.00 | 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 Baltimore Orioles #656 — FAQ
Is Baltimore Orioles #656 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Baltimore Orioles #656 sell for $29.75, only $7.77 above the $21.98 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Baltimore Orioles #656 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Baltimore Orioles #656 (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps Now) sells for about $29.75 versus $21.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Baltimore Orioles #656?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $39.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Baltimore Orioles #656 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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