Is Derek Jeter #165 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 41× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #165 sells for $97.49 against $2.37 raw: a $95.12 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.19) 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)
- $2.37
- PSA 10
- $97.49
- PSA 9
- $22.19
- Gem premium
- 41×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $97.49 | +$70.12 | +$45.12 | −$54.88 |
| PSA 9 | $22.19 | −$5.18 | −$30.18 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$12.38 | −$37.38 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.37 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% | $41.02 | −$11.35 |
| 50% | $59.84 | +$7.47 |
| 75% | $78.66 | +$26.29 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $127 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $97.49 | −$29.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$69.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.00 | −$69.00 | 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 Derek Jeter #165 — FAQ
Is Derek Jeter #165 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #165 sells for $97.49 against $2.37 raw: a $95.12 spread, 41× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.19) 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 Derek Jeter #165 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Jeter #165 (Baseball Cards 1995 Upper Deck Minor League) sells for about $97.49 versus $2.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Jeter #165?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $127, ahead of PSA 10 at $97.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Jeter #165 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 Derek Jeter #165 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Jeter #165 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.19).
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