Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt #387 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 18× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jacory Croskey-Merritt #387 sells for $46.28 against $2.59 raw: a $43.69 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.59
- PSA 10
- $46.28
- PSA 9
- $15.60
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $46.28 | +$18.69 | −$6.31 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $15.60 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $8.21 | −$19.38 | −$44.38 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.59 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% | $23.27 | −$29.32 |
| 50% | $30.94 | −$21.65 |
| 75% | $38.61 | −$13.98 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.28 | −$13.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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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Grading Jacory Croskey-Merritt #387 — FAQ
Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt #387 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jacory Croskey-Merritt #387 sells for $46.28 against $2.59 raw: a $43.69 spread, 18× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.60) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jacory Croskey-Merritt #387 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jacory Croskey-Merritt #387 (Football Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Sapphire) sells for about $46.28 versus $2.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jacory Croskey-Merritt #387?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jacory Croskey-Merritt #387 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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