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Is James Wood [Holo Foil] #US218 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 James Wood [Holo Foil] #US218 brings $37.43 versus $2.00 raw — a $35.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.67) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $37.43
- PSA 9
- $12.67
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $37.43 | +$10.43 | −$14.57 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $12.67 | −$14.33 | −$39.33 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $6.56 | −$20.44 | −$45.44 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $18.86 | −$33.14 |
| 50% | $25.05 | −$26.95 |
| 75% | $31.24 | −$20.76 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.43 | −$11.57 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$27.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $37.43 | $22.00 | $49.00 | $22.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $25.03 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12.67 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.56 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading James Wood [Holo Foil] #US218 — FAQ
Is James Wood [Holo Foil] #US218 worth grading?
A PSA 10 James Wood [Holo Foil] #US218 brings $37.43 versus $2.00 raw — a $35.43 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.67) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 James Wood [Holo Foil] #US218 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 James Wood [Holo Foil] #US218 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Update) sells for about $37.43 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for James Wood [Holo Foil] #US218?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.43. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does James Wood [Holo Foil] #US218 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.
Is your baseball 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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