Is Aaron Judge #AJ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #AJ brings $130 versus $89.46 raw — a $40.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($87.60) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $89.46
- PSA 10
- $130
- PSA 9
- $87.60
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $130 | +$15.53 | −$9.47 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $87.60 | −$26.86 | −$51.86 | −$152 |
| PSA 8 | $55.15 | −$59.31 | −$84.31 | −$184 |
Net = sale price − $89.46 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% | $98.20 | −$41.26 |
| 50% | $109 | −$30.66 |
| 75% | $119 | −$20.07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $173 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $130 | −$43.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $125 | −$48.32 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $78.00 | −$95.32 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $130 | $78.00 | $125 | $173 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $96.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $87.60 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $55.15 |
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Grading Aaron Judge #AJ — FAQ
Is Aaron Judge #AJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #AJ brings $130 versus $89.46 raw — a $40.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($87.60) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Aaron Judge #AJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #AJ (Baseball Cards 2017 Topps High Tek) sells for about $130 versus $89.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Judge #AJ?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $173, ahead of PSA 10 at $130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Judge #AJ need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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