Is Julio Rodriguez #CBA-JRO worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez #CBA-JRO brings $311 versus $153 raw — a $158 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($129) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $153
- PSA 10
- $311
- PSA 9
- $129
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $311 | +$133 | +$108 | +$8.36 |
| PSA 9 | $129 | −$48.32 | −$73.32 | −$173 |
| PSA 8 | $126 | −$51.84 | −$76.84 | −$177 |
Net = sale price − $153 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% | $175 | −$27.90 |
| 50% | $220 | +$17.52 |
| 75% | $265 | +$62.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $404 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $311 | −$93.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $187 | −$217 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $187 | −$217 | 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 Julio Rodriguez #CBA-JRO — FAQ
Is Julio Rodriguez #CBA-JRO worth grading?
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez #CBA-JRO brings $311 versus $153 raw — a $158 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($129) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez #CBA-JRO worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez #CBA-JRO (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Chrome Black Autographs) sells for about $311 versus $153 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Julio Rodriguez #CBA-JRO?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $404, ahead of PSA 10 at $311. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Julio Rodriguez #CBA-JRO 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 Julio Rodriguez #CBA-JRO break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Julio Rodriguez #CBA-JRO breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $129).
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