Is Andrew Salas [International Variation] #BCP-156 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Andrew Salas [International Variation] #BCP-156 sells for $249 against $72.01 raw: a $177 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($117) 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)
- $72.01
- PSA 10
- $249
- PSA 9
- $117
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $249 | +$152 | +$127 | +$26.98 |
| PSA 9 | $117 | +$19.66 | −$5.34 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $106 | +$9.07 | −$15.93 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $72.01 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% | $150 | +$27.74 |
| 50% | $183 | +$60.82 |
| 75% | $216 | +$93.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $324 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $249 | −$75.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $149 | −$175 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $149 | −$175 | 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 Andrew Salas [International Variation] #BCP-156 — FAQ
Is Andrew Salas [International Variation] #BCP-156 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andrew Salas [International Variation] #BCP-156 sells for $249 against $72.01 raw: a $177 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($117) 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 Andrew Salas [International Variation] #BCP-156 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andrew Salas [International Variation] #BCP-156 (Baseball Cards 2025 Bowman Chrome Prospects) sells for about $249 versus $72.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.5× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andrew Salas [International Variation] #BCP-156?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $324, ahead of PSA 10 at $249. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andrew Salas [International Variation] #BCP-156 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 Andrew Salas [International Variation] #BCP-156 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Andrew Salas [International Variation] #BCP-156 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $117).
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