Is Jai Opetaia #TRA-JO worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jai Opetaia #TRA-JO sells for $284 against $61.00 raw: a $223 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($102) 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)
- $61.00
- PSA 10
- $284
- PSA 9
- $102
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $284 | +$198 | +$173 | +$73.26 |
| PSA 9 | $102 | +$16.31 | −$8.69 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $59.05 | −$26.95 | −$51.95 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $61.00 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% | $148 | +$36.80 |
| 50% | $193 | +$82.28 |
| 75% | $239 | +$128 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $370 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $284 | −$85.74 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $171 | −$199 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $171 | −$199 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $284 | $171 | $370 | $171 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $193 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $102 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $59.05 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Jai Opetaia #TRA-JO — FAQ
Is Jai Opetaia #TRA-JO worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jai Opetaia #TRA-JO sells for $284 against $61.00 raw: a $223 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($102) 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 Jai Opetaia #TRA-JO worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jai Opetaia #TRA-JO (Boxing Cards 2024 Topps Chrome 1951 Ringside Autograph) sells for about $284 versus $61.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jai Opetaia #TRA-JO?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $370, ahead of PSA 10 at $284. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jai Opetaia #TRA-JO 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 Jai Opetaia #TRA-JO break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jai Opetaia #TRA-JO breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $102).
Is your boxing card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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