Is Carter Jensen #CRA-CJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carter Jensen #CRA-CJ sells for $217 against $40.16 raw: a $177 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.52) 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)
- $40.16
- PSA 10
- $217
- PSA 9
- $74.52
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $217 | +$152 | +$127 | +$26.83 |
| PSA 9 | $74.52 | +$9.36 | −$15.64 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $42.00 | −$23.16 | −$48.16 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $40.16 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% | $110 | +$19.98 |
| 50% | $146 | +$55.59 |
| 75% | $181 | +$91.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $282 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $217 | −$65.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $130 | −$152 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $130 | −$152 | 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 Carter Jensen #CRA-CJ — FAQ
Is Carter Jensen #CRA-CJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carter Jensen #CRA-CJ sells for $217 against $40.16 raw: a $177 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($74.52) 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 Carter Jensen #CRA-CJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carter Jensen #CRA-CJ (Baseball Cards 2026 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autograph) sells for about $217 versus $40.16 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carter Jensen #CRA-CJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $282, ahead of PSA 10 at $217. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carter Jensen #CRA-CJ 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 Carter Jensen #CRA-CJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carter Jensen #CRA-CJ breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $74.52).
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