Is Chase Burns #91A-CBU worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chase Burns #91A-CBU sells for $305 against $57.25 raw: a $247 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.00) 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)
- $57.25
- PSA 10
- $305
- PSA 9
- $88.00
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $305 | +$222 | +$197 | +$97.26 |
| PSA 9 | $88.00 | +$5.75 | −$19.25 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $74.99 | −$7.26 | −$32.26 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $57.25 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% | $142 | +$34.88 |
| 50% | $196 | +$89.00 |
| 75% | $250 | +$143 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $396 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $305 | −$91.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $183 | −$213 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $71.00 | −$325 | 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 Chase Burns #91A-CBU — FAQ
Is Chase Burns #91A-CBU worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chase Burns #91A-CBU sells for $305 against $57.25 raw: a $247 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.00) 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 Chase Burns #91A-CBU worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chase Burns #91A-CBU (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps 1991 Autograph) sells for about $305 versus $57.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chase Burns #91A-CBU?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $396, ahead of PSA 10 at $305. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chase Burns #91A-CBU 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 Chase Burns #91A-CBU break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chase Burns #91A-CBU breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $88.00).
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