Is Juan Soto #US104 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Juan Soto #US104 brings $34.99 versus $3.60 raw — a $31.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.60
- PSA 10
- $34.99
- PSA 9
- $14.93
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $34.99 | +$6.39 | −$18.61 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $14.93 | −$13.67 | −$38.67 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $13.50 | −$15.10 | −$40.10 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $3.60 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% | $19.95 | −$33.66 |
| 50% | $24.96 | −$28.64 |
| 75% | $29.98 | −$23.63 |
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 | $42.50 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.99 | −$7.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.99 | −$17.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$22.50 | 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 | $34.99 | $20.00 | $42.50 | $24.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $16.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.93 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3.07 |
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Grading Juan Soto #US104 — FAQ
Is Juan Soto #US104 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Juan Soto #US104 brings $34.99 versus $3.60 raw — a $31.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Juan Soto #US104 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Juan Soto #US104 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Update) sells for about $34.99 versus $3.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Juan Soto #US104?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $42.50, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Juan Soto #US104 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.
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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