Is Christopher Morel #89BA2-CMO worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Christopher Morel #89BA2-CMO sells for $51.78 against $7.50 raw: a $44.28 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.82) 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)
- $7.50
- PSA 10
- $51.78
- PSA 9
- $19.82
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $51.78 | +$19.28 | −$5.72 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $19.82 | −$12.68 | −$37.68 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $11.22 | −$21.28 | −$46.28 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $7.50 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% | $27.81 | −$29.69 |
| 50% | $35.80 | −$21.70 |
| 75% | $43.79 | −$13.71 |
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 | $67.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.78 | −$15.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Christopher Morel #89BA2-CMO — FAQ
Is Christopher Morel #89BA2-CMO worth grading?
A PSA 10 Christopher Morel #89BA2-CMO sells for $51.78 against $7.50 raw: a $44.28 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.82) 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 Christopher Morel #89BA2-CMO worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Christopher Morel #89BA2-CMO (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps 1989 Autograph) sells for about $51.78 versus $7.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Christopher Morel #89BA2-CMO?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.78. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Christopher Morel #89BA2-CMO 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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