Is Jose Canseco #PA-JC worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jose Canseco #PA-JC brings $60.16 versus $20.63 raw — a $39.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.63
- PSA 10
- $60.16
- PSA 9
- $31.24
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $60.16 | +$14.53 | −$10.47 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $31.24 | −$14.39 | −$39.39 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $23.22 | −$22.41 | −$47.41 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $20.63 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% | $38.47 | −$32.16 |
| 50% | $45.70 | −$24.93 |
| 75% | $52.93 | −$17.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $78.00 | −$41.92 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.16 | −$59.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$83.92 | 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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Is Jose Canseco #PA-JC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jose Canseco #PA-JC brings $60.16 versus $20.63 raw — a $39.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($31.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Jose Canseco #PA-JC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jose Canseco #PA-JC (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Autographs) sells for about $60.16 versus $20.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jose Canseco #PA-JC?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $120, ahead of BGS 10 at $78.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jose Canseco #PA-JC need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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.
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