Is CC Sabathia #241 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 CC Sabathia #241 brings $63.66 versus $32.37 raw — a $31.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $32.37
- PSA 10
- $63.66
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $63.66 | +$6.29 | −$18.71 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | −$25.37 | −$50.37 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $29.45 | −$27.92 | −$52.92 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $32.37 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% | $39.91 | −$42.45 |
| 50% | $47.83 | −$34.54 |
| 75% | $55.74 | −$26.63 |
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 | $83.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $63.66 | −$19.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$45.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $63.66 | $38.00 | $83.00 | $38.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $62.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $29.45 |
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Grading CC Sabathia #241 — FAQ
Is CC Sabathia #241 worth grading?
A PSA 10 CC Sabathia #241 brings $63.66 versus $32.37 raw — a $31.29 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($32.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 CC Sabathia #241 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CC Sabathia #241 (Baseball Cards 2019 Topps Living) sells for about $63.66 versus $32.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CC Sabathia #241?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $83.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $63.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CC Sabathia #241 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?
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