Is James Wood [Paint Splatter] #AOS-14 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 James Wood [Paint Splatter] #AOS-14 sells for $101 against $51.50 raw: a $49.50 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.99) 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)
- $51.50
- PSA 10
- $101
- PSA 9
- $85.99
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $101 | +$24.50 | −$0.50 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $85.99 | +$9.49 | −$15.51 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $50.07 | −$26.43 | −$51.43 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $51.50 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% | $89.74 | −$11.76 |
| 50% | $93.50 | −$8.00 |
| 75% | $97.25 | −$4.25 |
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 | $131 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $101 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $61.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $61.00 | −$70.00 | 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 James Wood [Paint Splatter] #AOS-14 — FAQ
Is James Wood [Paint Splatter] #AOS-14 worth grading?
A PSA 10 James Wood [Paint Splatter] #AOS-14 sells for $101 against $51.50 raw: a $49.50 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.99) 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 James Wood [Paint Splatter] #AOS-14 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 James Wood [Paint Splatter] #AOS-14 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps X Bob Ross The Art of Stealing) sells for about $101 versus $51.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for James Wood [Paint Splatter] #AOS-14?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $131, ahead of PSA 10 at $101. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does James Wood [Paint Splatter] #AOS-14 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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