Is Jake McCarthy #RA-JMC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jake McCarthy #RA-JMC sells for $40.70 against $7.82 raw: a $32.88 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.19) 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)
- $7.82
- PSA 10
- $40.70
- PSA 9
- $39.19
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $40.70 | +$7.88 | −$17.12 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $39.19 | +$6.37 | −$18.63 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $11.22 | −$21.60 | −$46.60 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $7.82 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% | $39.57 | −$18.25 |
| 50% | $39.95 | −$17.88 |
| 75% | $40.32 | −$17.50 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.70 | −$12.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Jake McCarthy #RA-JMC — FAQ
Is Jake McCarthy #RA-JMC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jake McCarthy #RA-JMC sells for $40.70 against $7.82 raw: a $32.88 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.19) 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 Jake McCarthy #RA-JMC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jake McCarthy #RA-JMC (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs) sells for about $40.70 versus $7.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jake McCarthy #RA-JMC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jake McCarthy #RA-JMC 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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