Is The Rock #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 The Rock #1 brings $37.40 versus $1.86 raw — a $35.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.86
- PSA 10
- $37.40
- PSA 9
- $12.54
- Gem premium
- 20×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $37.40 | +$10.54 | −$14.46 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $12.54 | −$14.32 | −$39.32 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $6.45 | −$20.41 | −$45.41 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.86 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% | $18.75 | −$33.11 |
| 50% | $24.97 | −$26.89 |
| 75% | $31.18 | −$20.68 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.40 | −$11.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$27.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $37.40 | $22.00 | $49.00 | $22.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $24.82 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $12.54 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.45 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading The Rock #1 — FAQ
Is The Rock #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Rock #1 brings $37.40 versus $1.86 raw — a $35.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.54) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 The Rock #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Rock #1 (Wrestling Cards 2026 Topps Chrome WWE) sells for about $37.40 versus $1.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Rock #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Rock #1 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.
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Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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