Is Ronald Acuna Jr. #US252 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #US252 brings $33.00 versus $2.45 raw — a $30.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.45
- PSA 10
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $14.62
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $33.00 | +$5.55 | −$19.45 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $14.62 | −$12.83 | −$37.83 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$17.46 | −$42.46 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.45 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% | $19.21 | −$33.23 |
| 50% | $23.81 | −$28.64 |
| 75% | $28.41 | −$24.04 |
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 | $51.24 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $33.00 | −$18.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.51 | −$29.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12.50 | −$38.74 | 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 Ronald Acuna Jr. #US252 — FAQ
Is Ronald Acuna Jr. #US252 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #US252 brings $33.00 versus $2.45 raw — a $30.55 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.62) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #US252 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ronald Acuna Jr. #US252 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Update) sells for about $33.00 versus $2.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ronald Acuna Jr. #US252?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $51.24, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ronald Acuna Jr. #US252 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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