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Is Aroldis Chapman [Xfractor] #68 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Aroldis Chapman [Xfractor] #68 sells for $196 against $14.99 raw: a $181 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.50) 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)
- $14.99
- PSA 10
- $196
- PSA 9
- $44.50
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $196 | +$156 | +$131 | +$31.02 |
| PSA 9 | $44.50 | +$4.51 | −$20.49 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $18.35 | −$21.64 | −$46.64 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $14.99 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% | $82.38 | +$17.39 |
| 50% | $120 | +$55.27 |
| 75% | $158 | +$93.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $255 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $196 | −$58.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | −$137 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $118 | −$137 | 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 | $196 | $118 | $255 | $118 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $49.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.35 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Aroldis Chapman [Xfractor] #68 — FAQ
Is Aroldis Chapman [Xfractor] #68 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aroldis Chapman [Xfractor] #68 sells for $196 against $14.99 raw: a $181 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.50) 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 Aroldis Chapman [Xfractor] #68 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aroldis Chapman [Xfractor] #68 (Baseball Cards 2011 Topps Chrome) sells for about $196 versus $14.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aroldis Chapman [Xfractor] #68?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $255, ahead of PSA 10 at $196. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aroldis Chapman [Xfractor] #68 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 Aroldis Chapman [Xfractor] #68 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aroldis Chapman [Xfractor] #68 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.50).
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