Is Jim Edmonds #58 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jim Edmonds #58 brings $35.96 versus $1.01 raw — a $34.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.01
- PSA 10
- $35.96
- PSA 9
- $11.64
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $35.96 | +$9.95 | −$15.05 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $11.64 | −$14.37 | −$39.37 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $6.08 | −$19.93 | −$44.93 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.01 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% | $17.72 | −$33.29 |
| 50% | $23.80 | −$27.21 |
| 75% | $29.88 | −$21.13 |
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 | $47.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $35.96 | −$11.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$25.00 | 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 Jim Edmonds #58 — FAQ
Is Jim Edmonds #58 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jim Edmonds #58 brings $35.96 versus $1.01 raw — a $34.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jim Edmonds #58 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jim Edmonds #58 (Baseball Cards 2009 Upper Deck First Edition) sells for about $35.96 versus $1.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jim Edmonds #58?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $47.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $35.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jim Edmonds #58 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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