Is Cedric Coward #C25-11 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward #C25-11 sells for $258 against $55.00 raw: a $203 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.90) 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)
- $55.00
- PSA 10
- $258
- PSA 9
- $87.90
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $258 | +$178 | +$153 | +$52.99 |
| PSA 9 | $87.90 | +$7.90 | −$17.10 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $50.11 | −$29.89 | −$54.89 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $55.00 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% | $130 | +$25.42 |
| 50% | $173 | +$67.94 |
| 75% | $215 | +$110 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $335 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $258 | −$77.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $155 | −$180 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $155 | −$180 | 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 #C25-11 — FAQ
Is Cedric Coward #C25-11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward #C25-11 sells for $258 against $55.00 raw: a $203 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.90) 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 Cedric Coward #C25-11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward #C25-11 (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Class of 2025) sells for about $258 versus $55.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cedric Coward #C25-11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $335, ahead of PSA 10 at $258. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cedric Coward #C25-11 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 #C25-11 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cedric Coward #C25-11 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $87.90).
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