Is Matt Shaw [Lava] #BGA-MS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matt Shaw [Lava] #BGA-MS sells for $109 against $62.05 raw: a $47.33 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($106) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $62.05
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $106
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $109 | +$22.33 | −$2.67 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $106 | +$19.28 | −$5.72 | −$106 |
| PSA 8 | $79.82 | −$7.23 | −$32.23 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $62.05 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% | $107 | −$4.96 |
| 50% | $108 | −$4.20 |
| 75% | $109 | −$3.43 |
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 | $142 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $109 | −$32.62 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.00 | −$76.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $66.00 | −$76.00 | 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 Matt Shaw [Lava] #BGA-MS — FAQ
Is Matt Shaw [Lava] #BGA-MS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matt Shaw [Lava] #BGA-MS sells for $109 against $62.05 raw: a $47.33 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($106) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Matt Shaw [Lava] #BGA-MS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matt Shaw [Lava] #BGA-MS (Baseball Cards 2023 Bowman Draft Glass Autographs) sells for about $109 versus $62.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matt Shaw [Lava] #BGA-MS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $142, ahead of PSA 10 at $109. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matt Shaw [Lava] #BGA-MS 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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