Is Mike Trout #70YTC-6 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #70YTC-6 brings $30.00 versus $3.50 raw — a $26.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.50
- PSA 10
- $30.00
- PSA 9
- $13.83
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $30.00 | +$1.50 | −$23.50 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $13.83 | −$14.67 | −$39.67 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $7.72 | −$20.78 | −$45.78 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.50 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% | $17.87 | −$35.63 |
| 50% | $21.91 | −$31.59 |
| 75% | $25.96 | −$27.54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $42.26 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $39.00 | −$3.26 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.00 | −$12.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$24.26 | 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 Mike Trout #70YTC-6 — FAQ
Is Mike Trout #70YTC-6 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #70YTC-6 brings $30.00 versus $3.50 raw — a $26.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mike Trout #70YTC-6 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Trout #70YTC-6 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Chrome 70 Years of Baseball) sells for about $30.00 versus $3.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Trout #70YTC-6?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $42.26, ahead of BGS 10 at $39.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Trout #70YTC-6 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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