Is CC Sabathia #AC-CS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 CC Sabathia #AC-CS brings $89.99 versus $52.14 raw — a $37.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($70.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $52.14
- PSA 10
- $89.99
- PSA 9
- $70.59
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $89.99 | +$12.85 | −$12.15 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $70.59 | −$6.55 | −$31.55 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $46.30 | −$30.84 | −$55.84 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $52.14 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% | $75.44 | −$26.70 |
| 50% | $80.29 | −$21.85 |
| 75% | $85.14 | −$17.00 |
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 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.99 | −$27.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 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 CC Sabathia #AC-CS — FAQ
Is CC Sabathia #AC-CS worth grading?
A PSA 10 CC Sabathia #AC-CS brings $89.99 versus $52.14 raw — a $37.85 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($70.59) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 CC Sabathia #AC-CS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CC Sabathia #AC-CS (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Brooklyn Collection Autographs) sells for about $89.99 versus $52.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CC Sabathia #AC-CS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $117, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CC Sabathia #AC-CS 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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