Is Eric Davis #68AA-ED worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Eric Davis #68AA-ED brings $55.99 versus $18.76 raw — a $37.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.76
- PSA 10
- $55.99
- PSA 9
- $35.66
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $55.99 | +$12.23 | −$12.77 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $35.66 | −$8.10 | −$33.10 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $14.50 | −$29.26 | −$54.26 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $18.76 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% | $40.74 | −$28.02 |
| 50% | $45.83 | −$22.93 |
| 75% | $50.91 | −$17.85 |
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 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.99 | −$17.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 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 Eric Davis #68AA-ED — FAQ
Is Eric Davis #68AA-ED worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eric Davis #68AA-ED brings $55.99 versus $18.76 raw — a $37.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.66) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Eric Davis #68AA-ED worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eric Davis #68AA-ED (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Archives 1968 Action All-Stars Autograph) sells for about $55.99 versus $18.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eric Davis #68AA-ED?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eric Davis #68AA-ED 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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