Is New York Mets [Team Border] #553 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 New York Mets [Team Border] #553 brings $41.97 versus $3.12 raw — a $38.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.56) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.12
- PSA 10
- $41.97
- PSA 9
- $14.56
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $41.97 | +$13.85 | −$11.15 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $14.56 | −$13.56 | −$38.56 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.72 | −$20.40 | −$45.40 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.12 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% | $21.41 | −$31.71 |
| 50% | $28.27 | −$24.86 |
| 75% | $35.12 | −$18.00 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.97 | −$13.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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 New York Mets [Team Border] #553 — FAQ
Is New York Mets [Team Border] #553 worth grading?
A PSA 10 New York Mets [Team Border] #553 brings $41.97 versus $3.12 raw — a $38.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.56) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 New York Mets [Team Border] #553 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 New York Mets [Team Border] #553 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Series 2) sells for about $41.97 versus $3.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for New York Mets [Team Border] #553?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does New York Mets [Team Border] #553 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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