Is Tony Gonsolin #89BA-TG worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tony Gonsolin #89BA-TG sells for $53.61 against $8.13 raw: a $45.48 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.13
- PSA 10
- $53.61
- PSA 9
- $20.65
- Gem premium
- 6.6×
- 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 | $53.61 | +$20.48 | −$4.52 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $20.65 | −$12.48 | −$37.48 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $11.74 | −$21.39 | −$46.39 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.13 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% | $28.89 | −$29.24 |
| 50% | $37.13 | −$21.00 |
| 75% | $45.37 | −$12.76 |
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.61 | −$16.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Tony Gonsolin #89BA-TG — FAQ
Is Tony Gonsolin #89BA-TG worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tony Gonsolin #89BA-TG sells for $53.61 against $8.13 raw: a $45.48 spread, 6.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.65) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Tony Gonsolin #89BA-TG worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tony Gonsolin #89BA-TG (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps 1989 Autograph) sells for about $53.61 versus $8.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tony Gonsolin #89BA-TG?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tony Gonsolin #89BA-TG 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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