Is Sam LaPorta [Autograph] #BS-28 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sam LaPorta [Autograph] #BS-28 brings $147 versus $87.99 raw — a $58.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($91.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $87.99
- PSA 10
- $147
- PSA 9
- $91.00
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $147 | +$33.95 | +$8.95 | −$91.05 |
| PSA 9 | $91.00 | −$21.99 | −$46.99 | −$147 |
| PSA 8 | $82.67 | −$30.32 | −$55.32 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $87.99 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% | $105 | −$33.00 |
| 50% | $119 | −$19.02 |
| 75% | $133 | −$5.04 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 84%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $191 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $180 | −$11.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $147 | −$44.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $88.00 | −$103 | 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 Sam LaPorta [Autograph] #BS-28 — FAQ
Is Sam LaPorta [Autograph] #BS-28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sam LaPorta [Autograph] #BS-28 brings $147 versus $87.99 raw — a $58.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($91.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Sam LaPorta [Autograph] #BS-28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sam LaPorta [Autograph] #BS-28 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Donruss Bomb Squad) sells for about $147 versus $87.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sam LaPorta [Autograph] #BS-28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $191, ahead of SGC 10 at $180. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sam LaPorta [Autograph] #BS-28 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.
What gem rate makes grading Sam LaPorta [Autograph] #BS-28 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sam LaPorta [Autograph] #BS-28 breaks even when it gems about 84% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $91.00).
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