Is Alex Rodriguez #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez #1 brings $29.99 versus $1.65 raw — a $28.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.65
- PSA 10
- $29.99
- PSA 9
- $17.00
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $29.99 | +$3.34 | −$21.66 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $17.00 | −$9.65 | −$34.65 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$11.65 | −$36.65 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.65 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% | $20.25 | −$31.40 |
| 50% | $23.49 | −$28.16 |
| 75% | $26.74 | −$24.91 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $29.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $27.01 | −$2.98 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$11.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4.25 | −$25.74 | 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 Alex Rodriguez #1 — FAQ
Is Alex Rodriguez #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez #1 brings $29.99 versus $1.65 raw — a $28.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez #1 (Baseball Cards 2006 Topps) sells for about $29.99 versus $1.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Rodriguez #1?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $29.99, ahead of BGS 10 at $27.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alex Rodriguez #1 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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