Is Cedric Coward #CM-CC worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward #CM-CC sells for $140 against $20.31 raw: a $120 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.31
- PSA 10
- $140
- PSA 9
- $31.00
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $140 | +$94.69 | +$69.69 | −$30.31 |
| PSA 9 | $31.00 | −$14.31 | −$39.31 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | −$17.31 | −$42.31 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $20.31 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% | $58.25 | −$12.06 |
| 50% | $85.50 | +$15.19 |
| 75% | $113 | +$42.44 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $182 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $140 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Cedric Coward #CM-CC — FAQ
Is Cedric Coward #CM-CC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward #CM-CC sells for $140 against $20.31 raw: a $120 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($31.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Cedric Coward #CM-CC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward #CM-CC (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Contemporary Marks) sells for about $140 versus $20.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cedric Coward #CM-CC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $182, ahead of PSA 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cedric Coward #CM-CC 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 Cedric Coward #CM-CC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cedric Coward #CM-CC breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.00).
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