Is Roman Anthony [Orange] #FP-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Roman Anthony [Orange] #FP-2 sells for $228 against $42.01 raw: a $186 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.25) 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)
- $42.01
- PSA 10
- $228
- PSA 9
- $77.25
- 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 | $228 | +$161 | +$136 | +$36.21 |
| PSA 9 | $77.25 | +$10.24 | −$14.76 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $43.29 | −$23.72 | −$48.72 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $42.01 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% | $115 | +$22.98 |
| 50% | $153 | +$60.73 |
| 75% | $190 | +$98.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $297 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $228 | −$68.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $137 | −$160 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $137 | −$160 | 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 Roman Anthony [Orange] #FP-2 — FAQ
Is Roman Anthony [Orange] #FP-2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roman Anthony [Orange] #FP-2 sells for $228 against $42.01 raw: a $186 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($77.25) 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 Roman Anthony [Orange] #FP-2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roman Anthony [Orange] #FP-2 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Finest Phenoms) sells for about $228 versus $42.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roman Anthony [Orange] #FP-2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $297, ahead of PSA 10 at $228. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roman Anthony [Orange] #FP-2 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 Roman Anthony [Orange] #FP-2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Roman Anthony [Orange] #FP-2 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $77.25).
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