Is Blaze Jordan #CPA-BJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blaze Jordan #CPA-BJ sells for $150 against $35.75 raw: a $114 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.54) 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)
- $35.75
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $82.54
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $150 | +$89.25 | +$64.25 | −$35.75 |
| PSA 9 | $82.54 | +$21.79 | −$3.21 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $50.32 | −$10.43 | −$35.43 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $35.75 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% | $99.41 | +$13.66 |
| 50% | $116 | +$30.52 |
| 75% | $133 | +$47.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 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 Blaze Jordan #CPA-BJ — FAQ
Is Blaze Jordan #CPA-BJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blaze Jordan #CPA-BJ sells for $150 against $35.75 raw: a $114 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($82.54) 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 Blaze Jordan #CPA-BJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blaze Jordan #CPA-BJ (Baseball Cards 2021 Bowman Chrome Prospect Autographs) sells for about $150 versus $35.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blaze Jordan #CPA-BJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blaze Jordan #CPA-BJ 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 Blaze Jordan #CPA-BJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blaze Jordan #CPA-BJ breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $82.54).
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