Is Carlos Prates [Rookie Design Variation] #299 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carlos Prates [Rookie Design Variation] #299 sells for $189 against $38.33 raw: a $151 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.83) 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)
- $38.33
- PSA 10
- $189
- PSA 9
- $66.83
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $189 | +$126 | +$101 | +$1.15 |
| PSA 9 | $66.83 | +$3.50 | −$21.50 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $38.02 | −$25.31 | −$50.31 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $38.33 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% | $97.49 | +$9.16 |
| 50% | $128 | +$39.83 |
| 75% | $159 | +$70.49 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $246 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $189 | −$56.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $114 | −$132 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$132 | 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 Carlos Prates [Rookie Design Variation] #299 — FAQ
Is Carlos Prates [Rookie Design Variation] #299 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carlos Prates [Rookie Design Variation] #299 sells for $189 against $38.33 raw: a $151 spread, 4.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.83) 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 Carlos Prates [Rookie Design Variation] #299 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carlos Prates [Rookie Design Variation] #299 (Ufc Cards 2025 Topps Stadium Club) sells for about $189 versus $38.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carlos Prates [Rookie Design Variation] #299?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $246, ahead of PSA 10 at $189. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carlos Prates [Rookie Design Variation] #299 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 Carlos Prates [Rookie Design Variation] #299 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carlos Prates [Rookie Design Variation] #299 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $66.83).
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