Is Alex Call [Team Border] #641 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alex Call [Team Border] #641 brings $40.39 versus $3.04 raw — a $37.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.04
- PSA 10
- $40.39
- PSA 9
- $13.96
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $40.39 | +$12.35 | −$12.65 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $13.96 | −$14.08 | −$39.08 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.36 | −$20.68 | −$45.68 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.04 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% | $20.57 | −$32.47 |
| 50% | $27.18 | −$25.86 |
| 75% | $33.78 | −$19.26 |
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 | $40.39 | −$12.61 | 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 Alex Call [Team Border] #641 — FAQ
Is Alex Call [Team Border] #641 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Call [Team Border] #641 brings $40.39 versus $3.04 raw — a $37.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.96) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Alex Call [Team Border] #641 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Call [Team Border] #641 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Series 2) sells for about $40.39 versus $3.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Call [Team Border] #641?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.39. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Call [Team Border] #641 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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