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Is The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Gold] #US148 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Gold] #US148 brings $56.00 versus $23.40 raw — a $32.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.40
- PSA 10
- $56.00
- PSA 9
- $35.00
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $56.00 | +$7.60 | −$17.40 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $35.00 | −$13.40 | −$38.40 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $7.14 | −$41.26 | −$66.26 | −$166 |
Net = sale price − $23.40 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% | $40.25 | −$33.15 |
| 50% | $45.50 | −$27.90 |
| 75% | $50.75 | −$22.65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $56.00 | −$17.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.00 | −$39.00 | 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 The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Gold] #US148 — FAQ
Is The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Gold] #US148 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Gold] #US148 brings $56.00 versus $23.40 raw — a $32.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($35.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Gold] #US148 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Gold] #US148 (Baseball Cards 2017 Topps Update) sells for about $56.00 versus $23.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Gold] #US148?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $56.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Next Dynasty [Judge, Bird Gold] #US148 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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