Is Aaron Judge #71 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #71 sells for $64.21 against $3.12 raw: a $61.09 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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)
- $3.12
- PSA 10
- $64.21
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $64.21 | +$36.09 | +$11.09 | −$88.91 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | +$6.87 | −$18.13 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $28.88 | +$0.76 | −$24.24 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $3.12 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% | $42.30 | −$10.82 |
| 50% | $49.60 | −$3.52 |
| 75% | $56.91 | +$3.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $83.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $64.21 | −$18.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.42 | −$52.58 | 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 #71 — FAQ
Is Aaron Judge #71 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #71 sells for $64.21 against $3.12 raw: a $61.09 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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 #71 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge #71 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Opening Day) sells for about $64.21 versus $3.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Judge #71?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $83.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $64.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Judge #71 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 #71 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aaron Judge #71 breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.99).
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