Is David Ortiz #SCBA-DO worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 David Ortiz #SCBA-DO sells for $227 against $114 raw: a $113 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($152) 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)
- $114
- PSA 10
- $227
- PSA 9
- $152
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $227 | +$87.61 | +$62.61 | −$37.39 |
| PSA 9 | $152 | +$12.78 | −$12.22 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $79.99 | −$59.15 | −$84.15 | −$184 |
Net = sale price − $114 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% | $171 | +$6.49 |
| 50% | $189 | +$25.19 |
| 75% | $208 | +$43.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $295 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $227 | −$68.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $136 | −$159 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $136 | −$159 | 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 David Ortiz #SCBA-DO — FAQ
Is David Ortiz #SCBA-DO worth grading?
A PSA 10 David Ortiz #SCBA-DO sells for $227 against $114 raw: a $113 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($152) 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 David Ortiz #SCBA-DO worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 David Ortiz #SCBA-DO (Baseball Cards 2023 Stadium Club Autographs) sells for about $227 versus $114 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for David Ortiz #SCBA-DO?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $295, ahead of PSA 10 at $227. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does David Ortiz #SCBA-DO 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 David Ortiz #SCBA-DO break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting David Ortiz #SCBA-DO breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $152).
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