Is Dansby Swanson #SFA-DS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dansby Swanson #SFA-DS sells for $199 against $50.76 raw: a $149 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.07) 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)
- $50.76
- PSA 10
- $199
- PSA 9
- $80.07
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $199 | +$124 | +$98.71 | −$1.29 |
| PSA 9 | $80.07 | +$4.31 | −$20.69 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $48.07 | −$27.69 | −$52.69 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $50.76 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% | $110 | +$9.16 |
| 50% | $140 | +$39.01 |
| 75% | $170 | +$68.86 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $259 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $199 | −$59.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $120 | −$139 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $120 | −$139 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Dansby Swanson #SFA-DS — FAQ
Is Dansby Swanson #SFA-DS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dansby Swanson #SFA-DS sells for $199 against $50.76 raw: a $149 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.07) 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 Dansby Swanson #SFA-DS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dansby Swanson #SFA-DS (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome Solar Flare Autograph) sells for about $199 versus $50.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dansby Swanson #SFA-DS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $259, ahead of PSA 10 at $199. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dansby Swanson #SFA-DS 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 Dansby Swanson #SFA-DS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dansby Swanson #SFA-DS breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $80.07).
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