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Is Juan Soto [Autograph] #49A worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Juan Soto [Autograph] #49A brings $215 versus $178 raw — a $37.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($113) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $178
- PSA 10
- $215
- PSA 9
- $113
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $215 | +$12.30 | −$12.70 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $113 | −$89.56 | −$115 | −$215 |
| PSA 8 | $72.00 | −$131 | −$156 | −$256 |
Net = sale price − $178 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% | $138 | −$89.09 |
| 50% | $164 | −$63.63 |
| 75% | $189 | −$38.16 |
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 | $279 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $215 | −$64.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $129 | −$150 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $129 | −$150 | 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 Juan Soto [Autograph] #49A — FAQ
Is Juan Soto [Autograph] #49A worth grading?
A PSA 10 Juan Soto [Autograph] #49A brings $215 versus $178 raw — a $37.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($113) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Juan Soto [Autograph] #49A worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Juan Soto [Autograph] #49A (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Black and White) sells for about $215 versus $178 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Juan Soto [Autograph] #49A?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $279, ahead of PSA 10 at $215. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Juan Soto [Autograph] #49A 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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