Is CJ Abrams #RA-CA worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 CJ Abrams #RA-CA sells for $150 against $34.23 raw: a $116 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($49.64) 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)
- $34.23
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $49.64
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 | +$90.77 | +$65.77 | −$34.23 |
| PSA 9 | $49.64 | −$9.59 | −$34.59 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $32.17 | −$27.06 | −$52.06 | −$152 |
Net = sale price − $34.23 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% | $74.73 | −$9.50 |
| 50% | $99.82 | +$15.59 |
| 75% | $125 | +$40.68 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $75.00 | −$120 | 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 CJ Abrams #RA-CA — FAQ
Is CJ Abrams #RA-CA worth grading?
A PSA 10 CJ Abrams #RA-CA sells for $150 against $34.23 raw: a $116 spread, 4.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($49.64) 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 CJ Abrams #RA-CA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CJ Abrams #RA-CA (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs) sells for about $150 versus $34.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CJ Abrams #RA-CA?
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 CJ Abrams #RA-CA 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 CJ Abrams #RA-CA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CJ Abrams #RA-CA breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.64).
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