Is Alex Rodriguez #33 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez #33 sells for $786 against $10.00 raw: a $776 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.47) 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)
- $10.00
- PSA 10
- $786
- PSA 9
- $41.47
- Gem premium
- 79×
- 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 | $786 | +$751 | +$726 | +$626 |
| PSA 9 | $41.47 | +$6.47 | −$18.53 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $15.63 | −$19.37 | −$44.37 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $10.00 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% | $227 | +$167 |
| 50% | $414 | +$354 |
| 75% | $600 | +$540 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $1,021 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $786 | −$235 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $471 | −$550 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $471 | −$550 | 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 Alex Rodriguez #33 — FAQ
Is Alex Rodriguez #33 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez #33 sells for $786 against $10.00 raw: a $776 spread, 79× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.47) 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 Alex Rodriguez #33 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez #33 (Baseball Cards 1994 SP Holoview Blue) sells for about $786 versus $10.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 79× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Rodriguez #33?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,021, ahead of PSA 10 at $786. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Rodriguez #33 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 Alex Rodriguez #33 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Alex Rodriguez #33 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.47).
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