Is Will Johnson #RRA-WJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Will Johnson #RRA-WJ sells for $344 against $69.50 raw: a $275 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($119) 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)
- $69.50
- PSA 10
- $344
- PSA 9
- $119
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $344 | +$250 | +$225 | +$125 |
| PSA 9 | $119 | +$24.55 | −$0.45 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $67.70 | −$26.80 | −$51.80 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $69.50 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% | $175 | +$55.80 |
| 50% | $232 | +$112 |
| 75% | $288 | +$168 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $447 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $344 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $206 | −$241 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $206 | −$241 | 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 Will Johnson #RRA-WJ — FAQ
Is Will Johnson #RRA-WJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Will Johnson #RRA-WJ sells for $344 against $69.50 raw: a $275 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($119) 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 Will Johnson #RRA-WJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Will Johnson #RRA-WJ (Football Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Retail Rookie Autograph) sells for about $344 versus $69.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Will Johnson #RRA-WJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $447, ahead of PSA 10 at $344. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Will Johnson #RRA-WJ 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 Will Johnson #RRA-WJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Will Johnson #RRA-WJ breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $119).
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