Is Cooper Flagg #SSB-CF worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #SSB-CF sells for $321 against $19.34 raw: a $302 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.77) 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)
- $19.34
- PSA 10
- $321
- PSA 9
- $46.77
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $321 | +$277 | +$252 | +$152 |
| PSA 9 | $46.77 | +$2.43 | −$22.57 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $23.25 | −$21.09 | −$46.09 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $19.34 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% | $115 | +$45.98 |
| 50% | $184 | +$115 |
| 75% | $252 | +$183 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $417 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $321 | −$96.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $193 | −$224 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $85.73 | −$331 | 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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Grading Cooper Flagg #SSB-CF — FAQ
Is Cooper Flagg #SSB-CF worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #SSB-CF sells for $321 against $19.34 raw: a $302 spread, 17× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.77) 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 Cooper Flagg #SSB-CF worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cooper Flagg #SSB-CF (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Holiday SSP Back Variation) sells for about $321 versus $19.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cooper Flagg #SSB-CF?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $417, ahead of PSA 10 at $321. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cooper Flagg #SSB-CF 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 Cooper Flagg #SSB-CF break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cooper Flagg #SSB-CF breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.77).
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