Is Caleb Downs #SSS-CDS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Caleb Downs #SSS-CDS sells for $109 against $50.75 raw: a $58.09 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.72) 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)
- $50.75
- PSA 10
- $109
- PSA 9
- $83.72
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $109 | +$33.09 | +$8.09 | −$91.91 |
| PSA 9 | $83.72 | +$7.97 | −$17.03 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $49.05 | −$26.70 | −$51.70 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $50.75 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% | $90.00 | −$10.75 |
| 50% | $96.28 | −$4.47 |
| 75% | $103 | +$1.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. 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 | $141 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $109 | −$32.16 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 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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Is Caleb Downs #SSS-CDS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caleb Downs #SSS-CDS sells for $109 against $50.75 raw: a $58.09 spread, 2.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($83.72) 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 Caleb Downs #SSS-CDS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caleb Downs #SSS-CDS (Football Cards 2025 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Saturday Star Signature) sells for about $109 versus $50.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caleb Downs #SSS-CDS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $141, ahead of PSA 10 at $109. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caleb Downs #SSS-CDS 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 Caleb Downs #SSS-CDS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Caleb Downs #SSS-CDS breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $83.72).
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