Is Shay Whitcomb #90CA-SW worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 7.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shay Whitcomb #90CA-SW sells for $57.70 against $8.23 raw: a $49.47 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.23
- PSA 10
- $57.70
- PSA 9
- $20.98
- Gem premium
- 7.0×
- 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 | $57.70 | +$24.47 | −$0.53 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $20.98 | −$12.25 | −$37.25 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $11.64 | −$21.59 | −$46.59 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $8.23 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% | $30.16 | −$28.07 |
| 50% | $39.34 | −$18.89 |
| 75% | $48.52 | −$9.71 |
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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.70 | −$17.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Shay Whitcomb #90CA-SW — FAQ
Is Shay Whitcomb #90CA-SW worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shay Whitcomb #90CA-SW sells for $57.70 against $8.23 raw: a $49.47 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($20.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Shay Whitcomb #90CA-SW worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shay Whitcomb #90CA-SW (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps 1990 Chrome Autograph) sells for about $57.70 versus $8.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.0× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shay Whitcomb #90CA-SW?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shay Whitcomb #90CA-SW 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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