Is Julio Rodriguez #USC165 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez #USC165 brings $27.00 versus $1.25 raw — a $25.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.25
- PSA 10
- $27.00
- PSA 9
- $15.31
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $27.00 | +$0.75 | −$24.25 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $15.31 | −$10.94 | −$35.94 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $6.50 | −$19.75 | −$44.75 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.25 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% | $18.23 | −$33.02 |
| 50% | $21.16 | −$30.09 |
| 75% | $24.08 | −$27.17 |
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 | $35.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $27.95 | −$7.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $27.00 | −$8.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.05 | −$15.95 | 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 #USC165 — FAQ
Is Julio Rodriguez #USC165 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez #USC165 brings $27.00 versus $1.25 raw — a $25.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.31) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez #USC165 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez #USC165 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Chrome Update) sells for about $27.00 versus $1.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Julio Rodriguez #USC165?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $35.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $27.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Julio Rodriguez #USC165 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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