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Is Trea Turner [Gold] #44 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Trea Turner [Gold] #44 brings $34.20 versus $3.63 raw — a $30.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.63
- PSA 10
- $34.20
- PSA 9
- $13.62
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $34.20 | +$5.57 | −$19.43 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $13.62 | −$15.01 | −$40.01 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $7.80 | −$20.83 | −$45.83 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.63 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% | $18.77 | −$34.86 |
| 50% | $23.91 | −$29.72 |
| 75% | $29.06 | −$24.57 |
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.20 | −$9.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$23.00 | 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 Trea Turner [Gold] #44 — FAQ
Is Trea Turner [Gold] #44 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trea Turner [Gold] #44 brings $34.20 versus $3.63 raw — a $30.57 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Trea Turner [Gold] #44 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trea Turner [Gold] #44 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps) sells for about $34.20 versus $3.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trea Turner [Gold] #44?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trea Turner [Gold] #44 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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