Is Juan Soto #US300 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Juan Soto #US300 brings $42.33 versus $7.97 raw — a $34.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.97
- PSA 10
- $42.33
- PSA 9
- $17.76
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $42.33 | +$9.36 | −$15.64 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $17.76 | −$15.21 | −$40.21 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $15.45 | −$17.52 | −$42.52 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $7.97 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% | $23.90 | −$34.07 |
| 50% | $30.05 | −$27.92 |
| 75% | $36.19 | −$21.78 |
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 | $67.52 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.33 | −$25.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$37.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.04 | −$46.48 | 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 Juan Soto #US300 — FAQ
Is Juan Soto #US300 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Juan Soto #US300 brings $42.33 versus $7.97 raw — a $34.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Juan Soto #US300 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Juan Soto #US300 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Update) sells for about $42.33 versus $7.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Juan Soto #US300?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.52, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Juan Soto #US300 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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