Is Ross Chastain #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ross Chastain #5 sells for $223 against $49.99 raw: a $173 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.22) 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)
- $49.99
- PSA 10
- $223
- PSA 9
- $83.22
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $223 | +$148 | +$123 | +$23.17 |
| PSA 9 | $83.22 | +$8.23 | −$16.77 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $48.60 | −$26.39 | −$51.39 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $49.99 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% | $118 | +$18.22 |
| 50% | $153 | +$53.20 |
| 75% | $188 | +$88.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $290 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $223 | −$66.84 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $134 | −$156 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $134 | −$156 | 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 Ross Chastain #5 — FAQ
Is Ross Chastain #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ross Chastain #5 sells for $223 against $49.99 raw: a $173 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.22) 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 Ross Chastain #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ross Chastain #5 (Racing Cards 2025 Panini Donruss NASCAR Slingshot) sells for about $223 versus $49.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ross Chastain #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $290, ahead of PSA 10 at $223. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ross Chastain #5 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 Ross Chastain #5 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ross Chastain #5 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $83.22).
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