Is Cal Ripken Jr. / Billy Ripken [Purple] #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cal Ripken Jr. / Billy Ripken [Purple] #12 brings $42.00 versus $10.00 raw — a $32.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.00
- PSA 10
- $42.00
- PSA 9
- $24.52
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $42.00 | +$7.00 | −$18.00 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $24.52 | −$10.48 | −$35.48 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $13.69 | −$21.31 | −$46.31 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $10.00 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% | $28.89 | −$31.11 |
| 50% | $33.26 | −$26.74 |
| 75% | $37.63 | −$22.37 |
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 | $42.00 | −$13.00 | 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 Cal Ripken Jr. / Billy Ripken [Purple] #12 — FAQ
Is Cal Ripken Jr. / Billy Ripken [Purple] #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cal Ripken Jr. / Billy Ripken [Purple] #12 brings $42.00 versus $10.00 raw — a $32.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Cal Ripken Jr. / Billy Ripken [Purple] #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cal Ripken Jr. / Billy Ripken [Purple] #12 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Dynamic Duals) sells for about $42.00 versus $10.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cal Ripken Jr. / Billy Ripken [Purple] #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cal Ripken Jr. / Billy Ripken [Purple] #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.
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