Is Sean Strickland #111 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sean Strickland #111 sells for $83.89 against $2.69 raw: a $81.20 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.69
- PSA 10
- $83.89
- PSA 9
- $14.00
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $83.89 | +$56.20 | +$31.20 | −$68.80 |
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | −$13.69 | −$38.69 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.11 | −$20.58 | −$45.58 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $2.69 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% | $31.47 | −$21.22 |
| 50% | $48.95 | −$3.74 |
| 75% | $66.42 | +$13.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. 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 | $109 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $83.89 | −$25.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $50.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $10.50 | −$98.50 | 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 Sean Strickland #111 — FAQ
Is Sean Strickland #111 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sean Strickland #111 sells for $83.89 against $2.69 raw: a $81.20 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Sean Strickland #111 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sean Strickland #111 (Ufc Cards 2022 Panini Donruss Optic UFC) sells for about $83.89 versus $2.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sean Strickland #111?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $109, ahead of PSA 10 at $83.89. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sean Strickland #111 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 Sean Strickland #111 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sean Strickland #111 breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.00).
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