Is Bobby Jenks [Gold] #242 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bobby Jenks [Gold] #242 brings $40.68 versus $2.12 raw — a $38.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.12
- PSA 10
- $40.68
- PSA 9
- $13.18
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $40.68 | +$13.56 | −$11.44 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $13.18 | −$13.94 | −$38.94 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.15 | −$19.97 | −$44.97 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.12 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% | $20.05 | −$32.06 |
| 50% | $26.93 | −$25.19 |
| 75% | $33.80 | −$18.32 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.68 | −$12.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Bobby Jenks [Gold] #242 — FAQ
Is Bobby Jenks [Gold] #242 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bobby Jenks [Gold] #242 brings $40.68 versus $2.12 raw — a $38.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bobby Jenks [Gold] #242 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bobby Jenks [Gold] #242 (Baseball Cards 2010 Topps) sells for about $40.68 versus $2.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bobby Jenks [Gold] #242?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.68. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bobby Jenks [Gold] #242 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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