Is Aaron Judge / Jose Altuve [Rainbow Foil] #US79 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge / Jose Altuve [Rainbow Foil] #US79 sells for $86.60 against $8.99 raw: a $77.61 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.00) 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
- $86.60
- PSA 9
- $37.00
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $86.60 | +$52.61 | +$27.61 | −$72.39 |
| PSA 9 | $37.00 | +$3.01 | −$21.99 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $11.89 | −$22.10 | −$47.10 | −$147 |
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% | $49.40 | −$9.59 |
| 50% | $61.80 | +$2.81 |
| 75% | $74.20 | +$15.21 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.60 | −$26.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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 Aaron Judge / Jose Altuve [Rainbow Foil] #US79 — FAQ
Is Aaron Judge / Jose Altuve [Rainbow Foil] #US79 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge / Jose Altuve [Rainbow Foil] #US79 sells for $86.60 against $8.99 raw: a $77.61 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.00) 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 / Jose Altuve [Rainbow Foil] #US79 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aaron Judge / Jose Altuve [Rainbow Foil] #US79 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Update) sells for about $86.60 versus $8.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aaron Judge / Jose Altuve [Rainbow Foil] #US79?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aaron Judge / Jose Altuve [Rainbow Foil] #US79 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 / Jose Altuve [Rainbow Foil] #US79 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aaron Judge / Jose Altuve [Rainbow Foil] #US79 breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.00).
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