Is Craig Biggio [Pristine] #PPAR-CBI worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Craig Biggio [Pristine] #PPAR-CBI sells for $92.24 against $43.88 raw: a $48.36 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.96) 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)
- $43.88
- PSA 10
- $92.24
- PSA 9
- $69.96
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $92.24 | +$23.36 | −$1.64 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $69.96 | +$1.08 | −$23.92 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $42.06 | −$26.82 | −$51.82 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $43.88 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% | $75.53 | −$18.35 |
| 50% | $81.10 | −$12.78 |
| 75% | $86.67 | −$7.21 |
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 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $92.24 | −$27.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$65.00 | 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 Craig Biggio [Pristine] #PPAR-CBI — FAQ
Is Craig Biggio [Pristine] #PPAR-CBI worth grading?
A PSA 10 Craig Biggio [Pristine] #PPAR-CBI sells for $92.24 against $43.88 raw: a $48.36 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.96) 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 Craig Biggio [Pristine] #PPAR-CBI worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Craig Biggio [Pristine] #PPAR-CBI (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Pristine Pieces Autograph Relic) sells for about $92.24 versus $43.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Craig Biggio [Pristine] #PPAR-CBI?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $120, ahead of PSA 10 at $92.24. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Craig Biggio [Pristine] #PPAR-CBI 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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