Is Roger Clemens #133 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Roger Clemens #133 sells for $99.99 against $2.21 raw: a $97.78 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.69) 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)
- $2.21
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $36.69
- Gem premium
- 45×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$72.78 | +$47.78 | −$52.22 |
| PSA 9 | $36.69 | +$9.48 | −$15.52 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $2.21 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% | $52.52 | +$0.30 |
| 50% | $68.34 | +$16.13 |
| 75% | $84.16 | +$31.95 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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 | $99.99 | $60.00 | $130 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.69 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Roger Clemens #133 — FAQ
Is Roger Clemens #133 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roger Clemens #133 sells for $99.99 against $2.21 raw: a $97.78 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.69) 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 Roger Clemens #133 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roger Clemens #133 (Baseball Cards 2001 Topps Chrome) sells for about $99.99 versus $2.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 45× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roger Clemens #133?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roger Clemens #133 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 Roger Clemens #133 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Roger Clemens #133 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.69).
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