Is Aaron Judge #TSCR worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #TSCR brings $290 versus $150 raw — a $140 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($88.48) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $150
- PSA 10
- $290
- PSA 9
- $88.48
- 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 | $290 | +$115 | +$90.01 | −$9.99 |
| PSA 9 | $88.48 | −$86.51 | −$112 | −$212 |
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | −$145 | −$170 | −$270 |
Net = sale price − $150 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% | $139 | −$61.13 |
| 50% | $189 | −$10.75 |
| 75% | $240 | +$39.63 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. 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 | $377 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $290 | −$87.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $174 | −$203 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $174 | −$203 | 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 Aaron Judge #TSCR — FAQ
Is Aaron Judge #TSCR worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #TSCR brings $290 versus $150 raw — a $140 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($88.48) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Aaron Judge #TSCR worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #TSCR (Baseball Cards 2017 Topps Now Off Season) sells for about $290 versus $150 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Judge #TSCR?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $377, ahead of PSA 10 at $290. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Judge #TSCR 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 Aaron Judge #TSCR break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aaron Judge #TSCR breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $88.48).
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