Is Alex Rodriguez #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez #1 brings $32.31 versus $1.63 raw — a $30.68 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)
- $1.63
- PSA 10
- $32.31
- PSA 9
- $17.00
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $32.31 | +$5.68 | −$19.32 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $17.00 | −$9.63 | −$34.63 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$11.63 | −$36.63 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.63 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% | $20.83 | −$30.80 |
| 50% | $24.66 | −$26.97 |
| 75% | $28.48 | −$23.15 |
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 | $32.31 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $27.01 | −$5.30 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$13.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4.25 | −$28.06 | 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 | $32.31 | $19.00 | $27.01 | $4.25 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $24.71 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $17.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.99 |
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Grading Alex Rodriguez #1 — FAQ
Is Alex Rodriguez #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alex Rodriguez #1 brings $32.31 versus $1.63 raw — a $30.68 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 $32.31 versus $1.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alex Rodriguez #1?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $32.31, 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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