Is Max Clark #BMF-12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Max Clark #BMF-12 sells for $112 against $16.00 raw: a $96.20 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.00
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $41.99
- 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 | $112 | +$71.20 | +$46.20 | −$53.80 |
| PSA 9 | $41.99 | +$0.99 | −$24.01 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $8.70 | −$32.30 | −$57.30 | −$157 |
Net = sale price − $16.00 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% | $59.54 | −$6.46 |
| 50% | $77.09 | +$11.09 |
| 75% | $94.65 | +$28.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$33.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$86.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.96 | −$122 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Max Clark #BMF-12 — FAQ
Is Max Clark #BMF-12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Max Clark #BMF-12 sells for $112 against $16.00 raw: a $96.20 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Max Clark #BMF-12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Max Clark #BMF-12 (Baseball Cards 2025 Bowman Mega Futures) sells for about $112 versus $16.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.0× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Max Clark #BMF-12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Max Clark #BMF-12 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.
What gem rate makes grading Max Clark #BMF-12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Max Clark #BMF-12 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.99).
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