Is Scott Van Slyke [Gold] #542 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Scott Van Slyke [Gold] #542 brings $31.22 versus $0.89 raw — a $30.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.90) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.89
- PSA 10
- $31.22
- PSA 9
- $10.90
- Gem premium
- 35×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $31.22 | +$5.33 | −$19.67 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $10.90 | −$14.99 | −$39.99 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.70 | −$20.19 | −$45.19 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $0.89 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% | $15.98 | −$34.91 |
| 50% | $21.06 | −$29.83 |
| 75% | $26.14 | −$24.75 |
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 | $41.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.22 | −$9.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 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 Scott Van Slyke [Gold] #542 — FAQ
Is Scott Van Slyke [Gold] #542 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Scott Van Slyke [Gold] #542 brings $31.22 versus $0.89 raw — a $30.33 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.90) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Scott Van Slyke [Gold] #542 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Scott Van Slyke [Gold] #542 (Baseball Cards 2016 Topps) sells for about $31.22 versus $0.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Scott Van Slyke [Gold] #542?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $41.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Scott Van Slyke [Gold] #542 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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