Is Max Clark #B23-MC worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Max Clark #B23-MC brings $210 versus $86.78 raw — a $123 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($88.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $86.78
- PSA 10
- $210
- PSA 9
- $88.86
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $210 | +$98.22 | +$73.22 | −$26.78 |
| PSA 9 | $88.86 | −$22.92 | −$47.92 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $59.43 | −$52.35 | −$77.35 | −$177 |
Net = sale price − $86.78 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% | $119 | −$17.64 |
| 50% | $149 | +$12.65 |
| 75% | $180 | +$42.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $273 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $210 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $129 | −$144 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $126 | −$147 | 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 Max Clark #B23-MC — FAQ
Is Max Clark #B23-MC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Clark #B23-MC brings $210 versus $86.78 raw — a $123 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($88.86) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Max Clark #B23-MC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Clark #B23-MC (Baseball Cards 2023 Bowman's Best of Autographs) sells for about $210 versus $86.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Clark #B23-MC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $273, ahead of PSA 10 at $210. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Clark #B23-MC 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 Max Clark #B23-MC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Max Clark #B23-MC breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $88.86).
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