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Is Christian Scott [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US218 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Christian Scott [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US218 sells for $214 against $55.00 raw: a $159 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.94) 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)
- $55.00
- PSA 10
- $214
- PSA 9
- $85.94
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $214 | +$134 | +$109 | +$8.73 |
| PSA 9 | $85.94 | +$5.94 | −$19.06 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $51.67 | −$28.33 | −$53.33 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $55.00 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% | $118 | +$12.89 |
| 50% | $150 | +$44.83 |
| 75% | $182 | +$76.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $278 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $214 | −$64.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $128 | −$150 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $128 | −$150 | 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 Christian Scott [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US218 — FAQ
Is Christian Scott [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US218 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Christian Scott [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US218 sells for $214 against $55.00 raw: a $159 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.94) 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 Christian Scott [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US218 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Christian Scott [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US218 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Update) sells for about $214 versus $55.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Christian Scott [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US218?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $278, ahead of PSA 10 at $214. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Christian Scott [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US218 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 Christian Scott [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US218 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Christian Scott [Golden Mirror Image Variation] #US218 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $85.94).
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