Is Blake Mitchell [Lava] #BGA-BM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Blake Mitchell [Lava] #BGA-BM brings $93.77 versus $50.00 raw — a $43.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.05) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $50.00
- PSA 10
- $93.77
- PSA 9
- $72.05
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $93.77 | +$18.77 | −$6.23 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $72.05 | −$2.95 | −$27.95 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $38.00 | −$37.00 | −$62.00 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $50.00 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% | $77.48 | −$22.52 |
| 50% | $82.91 | −$17.09 |
| 75% | $88.34 | −$11.66 |
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 | $122 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $93.77 | −$28.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 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 Blake Mitchell [Lava] #BGA-BM — FAQ
Is Blake Mitchell [Lava] #BGA-BM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blake Mitchell [Lava] #BGA-BM brings $93.77 versus $50.00 raw — a $43.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.05) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Blake Mitchell [Lava] #BGA-BM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blake Mitchell [Lava] #BGA-BM (Baseball Cards 2023 Bowman Draft Glass Autographs) sells for about $93.77 versus $50.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blake Mitchell [Lava] #BGA-BM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $122, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blake Mitchell [Lava] #BGA-BM 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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