Is Mark McGwire #MFR-MM worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mark McGwire #MFR-MM sells for $57.90 against $8.27 raw: a $49.63 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.46) 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)
- $8.27
- PSA 10
- $57.90
- PSA 9
- $21.46
- Gem premium
- 7.0×
- 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 | $57.90 | +$24.63 | −$0.37 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $21.46 | −$11.81 | −$36.81 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $12.03 | −$21.24 | −$46.24 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.27 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% | $30.57 | −$27.70 |
| 50% | $39.68 | −$18.59 |
| 75% | $48.79 | −$9.48 |
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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.90 | −$17.10 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Mark McGwire #MFR-MM — FAQ
Is Mark McGwire #MFR-MM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mark McGwire #MFR-MM sells for $57.90 against $8.27 raw: a $49.63 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.46) 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 Mark McGwire #MFR-MM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mark McGwire #MFR-MM (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Allen & Ginter Mini Framed Relic) sells for about $57.90 versus $8.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mark McGwire #MFR-MM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.90. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mark McGwire #MFR-MM 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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