Is Cedric Coward #MA-CC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward #MA-CC sells for $151 against $27.50 raw: a $123 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.58) 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)
- $27.50
- PSA 10
- $151
- PSA 9
- $52.58
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $151 | +$98.17 | +$73.17 | −$26.83 |
| PSA 9 | $52.58 | +$0.08 | −$24.92 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $29.64 | −$22.86 | −$47.86 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $27.50 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% | $77.10 | −$0.40 |
| 50% | $102 | +$24.13 |
| 75% | $126 | +$48.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $196 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $151 | −$45.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$106 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$106 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Cedric Coward #MA-CC — FAQ
Is Cedric Coward #MA-CC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward #MA-CC sells for $151 against $27.50 raw: a $123 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($52.58) 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 Cedric Coward #MA-CC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cedric Coward #MA-CC (Basketball Cards 2025 Topps Finest Masters Autograph) sells for about $151 versus $27.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cedric Coward #MA-CC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $196, ahead of PSA 10 at $151. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cedric Coward #MA-CC 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 Cedric Coward #MA-CC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cedric Coward #MA-CC breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $52.58).
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