Is Cody Bellinger #RA-CB worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Cody Bellinger #RA-CB brings $203 versus $109 raw — a $93.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $109
- PSA 10
- $203
- PSA 9
- $104
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $203 | +$68.89 | +$43.89 | −$56.11 |
| PSA 9 | $104 | −$30.73 | −$55.73 | −$156 |
| PSA 8 | $97.67 | −$36.56 | −$61.56 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $109 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% | $128 | −$30.83 |
| 50% | $153 | −$5.92 |
| 75% | $178 | +$18.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 56%. 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 | $264 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $203 | −$60.88 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $122 | −$142 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $122 | −$142 | 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 Cody Bellinger #RA-CB — FAQ
Is Cody Bellinger #RA-CB worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cody Bellinger #RA-CB brings $203 versus $109 raw — a $93.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($104) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Cody Bellinger #RA-CB worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cody Bellinger #RA-CB (Baseball Cards 2017 Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs) sells for about $203 versus $109 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cody Bellinger #RA-CB?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $264, ahead of PSA 10 at $203. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cody Bellinger #RA-CB 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 Cody Bellinger #RA-CB break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cody Bellinger #RA-CB breaks even when it gems about 56% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $104).
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