Is Caden Dana #PA-CD worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Caden Dana #PA-CD sells for $56.80 against $6.82 raw: a $49.98 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.78) 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)
- $6.82
- PSA 10
- $56.80
- PSA 9
- $19.78
- Gem premium
- 8.3×
- 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 | $56.80 | +$24.98 | −$0.02 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $19.78 | −$12.04 | −$37.04 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.74 | −$21.08 | −$46.08 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $6.82 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% | $29.04 | −$27.79 |
| 50% | $38.29 | −$18.53 |
| 75% | $47.54 | −$9.28 |
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 | $74.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.80 | −$17.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$40.00 | 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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Grading Caden Dana #PA-CD — FAQ
Is Caden Dana #PA-CD worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caden Dana #PA-CD sells for $56.80 against $6.82 raw: a $49.98 spread, 8.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.78) 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 Caden Dana #PA-CD worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caden Dana #PA-CD (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Holiday Player Autograph) sells for about $56.80 versus $6.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caden Dana #PA-CD?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $74.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caden Dana #PA-CD 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.
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