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Is Roman Anthony [Orange] #SE-13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Roman Anthony [Orange] #SE-13 sells for $492 against $97.55 raw: a $394 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($166) 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)
- $97.55
- PSA 10
- $492
- PSA 9
- $166
- 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 | $492 | +$369 | +$344 | +$244 |
| PSA 9 | $166 | +$43.87 | +$18.87 | −$81.13 |
| PSA 8 | $93.98 | −$28.57 | −$53.57 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $97.55 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% | $248 | +$100 |
| 50% | $329 | +$182 |
| 75% | $411 | +$263 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $640 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $492 | −$148 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $295 | −$345 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $295 | −$345 | 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 Roman Anthony [Orange] #SE-13 — FAQ
Is Roman Anthony [Orange] #SE-13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roman Anthony [Orange] #SE-13 sells for $492 against $97.55 raw: a $394 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($166) 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] #SE-13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roman Anthony [Orange] #SE-13 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Chrome Shadow Etch) sells for about $492 versus $97.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roman Anthony [Orange] #SE-13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $640, ahead of PSA 10 at $492. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roman Anthony [Orange] #SE-13 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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