Is Aaron Judge #US1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #US1 sells for $128 against $8.99 raw: a $119 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.31) 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)
- $8.99
- PSA 10
- $128
- PSA 9
- $47.31
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $128 | +$93.51 | +$68.51 | −$31.49 |
| PSA 9 | $47.31 | +$13.32 | −$11.68 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | −$4.00 | −$29.00 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $8.99 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% | $67.36 | +$8.37 |
| 50% | $87.41 | +$28.42 |
| 75% | $107 | +$48.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $166 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $128 | −$38.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $92.46 | −$73.54 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.24 | −$125 | 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 | $128 | $41.24 | $166 | $92.46 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $52.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $47.31 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.97 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Aaron Judge #US1 — FAQ
Is Aaron Judge #US1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #US1 sells for $128 against $8.99 raw: a $119 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.31) 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 Aaron Judge #US1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #US1 (Baseball Cards 2017 Topps Update) sells for about $128 versus $8.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Judge #US1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $166, ahead of PSA 10 at $128. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Judge #US1 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 #US1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aaron Judge #US1 breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.31).
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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