Is Chuck Person #RC11 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chuck Person #RC11 sells for $149 against $4.44 raw: a $144 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.28) 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)
- $4.44
- PSA 10
- $149
- PSA 9
- $30.28
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $149 | +$119 | +$94.12 | −$5.88 |
| PSA 9 | $30.28 | +$0.84 | −$24.16 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $14.73 | −$14.71 | −$39.71 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $4.44 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% | $59.85 | +$5.41 |
| 50% | $89.42 | +$34.98 |
| 75% | $119 | +$64.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $193 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $149 | −$44.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.00 | −$104 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $89.00 | −$104 | 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 Chuck Person #RC11 — FAQ
Is Chuck Person #RC11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chuck Person #RC11 sells for $149 against $4.44 raw: a $144 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.28) 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 Chuck Person #RC11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chuck Person #RC11 (Basketball Cards 1996 Upper Deck Rookie of the Year) sells for about $149 versus $4.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chuck Person #RC11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $193, ahead of PSA 10 at $149. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chuck Person #RC11 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 Chuck Person #RC11 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chuck Person #RC11 breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.28).
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