Is Joan Beringer #RP-JB worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Joan Beringer #RP-JB sells for $148 against $28.00 raw: a $120 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.23) 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)
- $28.00
- PSA 10
- $148
- PSA 9
- $53.23
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $148 | +$95.09 | +$70.09 | −$29.91 |
| PSA 9 | $53.23 | +$0.23 | −$24.77 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $30.39 | −$22.61 | −$47.61 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $28.00 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% | $76.94 | −$1.06 |
| 50% | $101 | +$22.66 |
| 75% | $124 | +$46.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $193 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $148 | −$44.91 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.00 | −$104 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $89.00 | −$104 | 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 Joan Beringer #RP-JB — FAQ
Is Joan Beringer #RP-JB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joan Beringer #RP-JB sells for $148 against $28.00 raw: a $120 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.23) 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 Joan Beringer #RP-JB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joan Beringer #RP-JB (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Rookie Photo Shoot Autograph) sells for about $148 versus $28.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joan Beringer #RP-JB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $193, ahead of PSA 10 at $148. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joan Beringer #RP-JB 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 Joan Beringer #RP-JB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Joan Beringer #RP-JB breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.23).
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