Is Nolan Ryan #40 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #40 sells for $37.55 against $2.56 raw: a $34.99 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $2.56
- PSA 10
- $37.55
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $37.55 | +$9.99 | −$15.01 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$2.43 | −$22.57 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $7.11 | −$20.45 | −$45.45 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.56 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% | $31.88 | −$20.68 |
| 50% | $33.77 | −$18.79 |
| 75% | $35.66 | −$16.90 |
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.55 | −$11.45 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.99 | −$25.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.21 | −$26.79 | 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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Is Nolan Ryan #40 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #40 sells for $37.55 against $2.56 raw: a $34.99 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Nolan Ryan #40 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nolan Ryan #40 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Tribute) sells for about $37.55 versus $2.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nolan Ryan #40?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nolan Ryan #40 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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