Is JJ Bleday [Autograph] #BTP-27 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 JJ Bleday [Autograph] #BTP-27 brings $42.14 versus $7.63 raw — a $34.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.63
- PSA 10
- $42.14
- PSA 9
- $18.32
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $42.14 | +$9.51 | −$15.49 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $18.32 | −$14.31 | −$39.31 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $10.92 | −$21.71 | −$46.71 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $7.63 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% | $24.27 | −$33.36 |
| 50% | $30.23 | −$27.40 |
| 75% | $36.19 | −$21.44 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.14 | −$12.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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 JJ Bleday [Autograph] #BTP-27 — FAQ
Is JJ Bleday [Autograph] #BTP-27 worth grading?
A PSA 10 JJ Bleday [Autograph] #BTP-27 brings $42.14 versus $7.63 raw — a $34.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.32) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 JJ Bleday [Autograph] #BTP-27 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 JJ Bleday [Autograph] #BTP-27 (Baseball Cards 2021 Bowman Scout’s Top 100) sells for about $42.14 versus $7.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for JJ Bleday [Autograph] #BTP-27?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does JJ Bleday [Autograph] #BTP-27 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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