Is Wyatt Langford #89US-36 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Wyatt Langford #89US-36 brings $26.94 versus $1.38 raw — a $25.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.38
- PSA 10
- $26.94
- PSA 9
- $12.01
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $26.94 | +$0.56 | −$24.44 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $12.01 | −$14.37 | −$39.37 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$25.39 | −$50.39 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $1.38 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% | $15.74 | −$35.64 |
| 50% | $19.48 | −$31.90 |
| 75% | $23.21 | −$28.17 |
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 | $35.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $29.95 | −$5.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $26.94 | −$8.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.00 | −$19.00 | 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 Wyatt Langford #89US-36 — FAQ
Is Wyatt Langford #89US-36 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wyatt Langford #89US-36 brings $26.94 versus $1.38 raw — a $25.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Wyatt Langford #89US-36 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wyatt Langford #89US-36 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Update 1989) sells for about $26.94 versus $1.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wyatt Langford #89US-36?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $35.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $29.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wyatt Langford #89US-36 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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