Is Elly De La Cruz #78 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Elly De La Cruz #78 sells for $54.83 against $6.33 raw: a $48.50 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.00) 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)
- $6.33
- PSA 10
- $54.83
- PSA 9
- $41.00
- Gem premium
- 8.7×
- 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 | $54.83 | +$23.50 | −$1.50 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $41.00 | +$9.67 | −$15.33 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $9.81 | −$21.52 | −$46.52 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $6.33 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% | $44.46 | −$11.87 |
| 50% | $47.91 | −$8.41 |
| 75% | $51.37 | −$4.96 |
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 | $54.99 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.83 | −$0.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.11 | −$19.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$34.99 | 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 Elly De La Cruz #78 — FAQ
Is Elly De La Cruz #78 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elly De La Cruz #78 sells for $54.83 against $6.33 raw: a $48.50 spread, 8.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.00) 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 Elly De La Cruz #78 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elly De La Cruz #78 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Inception) sells for about $54.83 versus $6.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elly De La Cruz #78?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.99, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.83. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elly De La Cruz #78 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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