Is CJ Abrams [Black] #AC-CA worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 CJ Abrams [Black] #AC-CA brings $135 versus $52.50 raw — a $82.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $52.50
- PSA 10
- $135
- PSA 9
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $135 | +$57.31 | +$32.31 | −$67.69 |
| PSA 9 | $49.99 | −$27.51 | −$52.51 | −$153 |
| PSA 8 | $46.54 | −$30.96 | −$55.96 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $52.50 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% | $71.19 | −$31.31 |
| 50% | $92.40 | −$10.10 |
| 75% | $114 | +$11.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $175 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $135 | −$40.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $81.00 | −$94.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $81.00 | −$94.00 | 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 CJ Abrams [Black] #AC-CA — FAQ
Is CJ Abrams [Black] #AC-CA worth grading?
A PSA 10 CJ Abrams [Black] #AC-CA brings $135 versus $52.50 raw — a $82.31 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($49.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 CJ Abrams [Black] #AC-CA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CJ Abrams [Black] #AC-CA (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Brooklyn Collection Autographs) sells for about $135 versus $52.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CJ Abrams [Black] #AC-CA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $175, ahead of PSA 10 at $135. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CJ Abrams [Black] #AC-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 [Black] #AC-CA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CJ Abrams [Black] #AC-CA breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.99).
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