Is Max Clark #RIA-MC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Max Clark #RIA-MC sells for $310 against $92.29 raw: a $217 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122) 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)
- $92.29
- PSA 10
- $310
- PSA 9
- $122
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $310 | +$192 | +$167 | +$67.36 |
| PSA 9 | $122 | +$4.86 | −$20.14 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $37.83 | −$79.46 | −$104 | −$204 |
Net = sale price − $92.29 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% | $169 | +$26.73 |
| 50% | $216 | +$73.61 |
| 75% | $263 | +$120 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $403 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $310 | −$93.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $186 | −$217 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $186 | −$217 | 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 #RIA-MC — FAQ
Is Max Clark #RIA-MC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Clark #RIA-MC sells for $310 against $92.29 raw: a $217 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($122) 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 Max Clark #RIA-MC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Clark #RIA-MC (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman Rising Infernos Autograph) sells for about $310 versus $92.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Clark #RIA-MC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $403, ahead of PSA 10 at $310. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Clark #RIA-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 #RIA-MC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Max Clark #RIA-MC breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $122).
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