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Is Jo Adell [SP] #US44 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jo Adell [SP] #US44 brings $38.20 versus $4.64 raw — a $33.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.64
- PSA 10
- $38.20
- PSA 9
- $15.20
- Gem premium
- 8.2×
- 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 | $38.20 | +$8.56 | −$16.44 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $15.20 | −$14.44 | −$39.44 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $8.63 | −$21.01 | −$46.01 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.64 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% | $20.95 | −$33.69 |
| 50% | $26.70 | −$27.94 |
| 75% | $32.45 | −$22.19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38.20 | −$11.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$27.00 | 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.
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Grading Jo Adell [SP] #US44 — FAQ
Is Jo Adell [SP] #US44 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jo Adell [SP] #US44 brings $38.20 versus $4.64 raw — a $33.56 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jo Adell [SP] #US44 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jo Adell [SP] #US44 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Update) sells for about $38.20 versus $4.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jo Adell [SP] #US44?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $38.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jo Adell [SP] #US44 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.
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