Is Aljamain Sterling #SG-AST worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Aljamain Sterling #SG-AST sells for $54.05 against $12.00 raw: a $42.05 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.22) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.00
- PSA 10
- $54.05
- PSA 9
- $18.22
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $54.05 | +$17.05 | −$7.95 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $18.22 | −$18.78 | −$43.78 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $14.50 | −$22.50 | −$47.50 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $12.00 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% | $27.18 | −$34.82 |
| 50% | $36.13 | −$25.87 |
| 75% | $45.09 | −$16.91 |
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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.05 | −$15.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 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 Aljamain Sterling #SG-AST — FAQ
Is Aljamain Sterling #SG-AST worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aljamain Sterling #SG-AST sells for $54.05 against $12.00 raw: a $42.05 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.22) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Aljamain Sterling #SG-AST worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aljamain Sterling #SG-AST (Ufc Cards 2022 Panini Select UFC Signatures) sells for about $54.05 versus $12.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aljamain Sterling #SG-AST?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.05. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aljamain Sterling #SG-AST 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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