Is Braelon Allen #BCPA-BA worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Braelon Allen #BCPA-BA sells for $66.78 against $5.41 raw: a $61.37 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.63) 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)
- $5.41
- PSA 10
- $66.78
- PSA 9
- $33.63
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $66.78 | +$36.37 | +$11.37 | −$88.63 |
| PSA 9 | $33.63 | +$3.22 | −$21.78 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $24.22 | −$6.19 | −$31.19 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $5.41 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% | $41.92 | −$13.49 |
| 50% | $50.20 | −$5.20 |
| 75% | $58.49 | +$3.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 66%. 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 | $87.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.78 | −$20.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 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 Braelon Allen #BCPA-BA — FAQ
Is Braelon Allen #BCPA-BA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Braelon Allen #BCPA-BA sells for $66.78 against $5.41 raw: a $61.37 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.63) 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 Braelon Allen #BCPA-BA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Braelon Allen #BCPA-BA (Football Cards 2021 Bowman University Chrome Autographs) sells for about $66.78 versus $5.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Braelon Allen #BCPA-BA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $87.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.78. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Braelon Allen #BCPA-BA 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 Braelon Allen #BCPA-BA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Braelon Allen #BCPA-BA breaks even when it gems about 66% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.63).
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