Is Ted Williams #109 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ted Williams #109 sells for $120 against $33.89 raw: a $86.11 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.52) 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)
- $33.89
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $59.52
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $120 | +$61.11 | +$36.11 | −$63.89 |
| PSA 9 | $59.52 | +$0.63 | −$24.37 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $35.31 | −$23.58 | −$48.58 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $33.89 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% | $74.64 | −$9.25 |
| 50% | $89.76 | +$5.87 |
| 75% | $105 | +$20.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $156 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $120 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $72.00 | −$84.00 | 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 Ted Williams #109 — FAQ
Is Ted Williams #109 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ted Williams #109 sells for $120 against $33.89 raw: a $86.11 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.52) 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 Ted Williams #109 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ted Williams #109 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Gilded Collection) sells for about $120 versus $33.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ted Williams #109?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $156, ahead of PSA 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ted Williams #109 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 Ted Williams #109 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ted Williams #109 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.52).
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