Is James Cook [Genesis] #309 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 James Cook [Genesis] #309 brings $135 versus $65.00 raw — a $69.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($55.13) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $65.00
- PSA 10
- $135
- PSA 9
- $55.13
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | +$44.54 | +$19.54 | −$80.46 |
| PSA 9 | $55.13 | −$34.87 | −$59.87 | −$160 |
| PSA 8 | $49.99 | −$40.01 | −$65.01 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $65.00 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% | $74.98 | −$40.02 |
| 50% | $94.83 | −$20.17 |
| 75% | $115 | −$0.31 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 75%. 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 | −$40.46 | 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 James Cook [Genesis] #309 — FAQ
Is James Cook [Genesis] #309 worth grading?
A PSA 10 James Cook [Genesis] #309 brings $135 versus $65.00 raw — a $69.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($55.13) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 James Cook [Genesis] #309 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 James Cook [Genesis] #309 (Football Cards 2022 Panini Mosaic) sells for about $135 versus $65.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for James Cook [Genesis] #309?
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 James Cook [Genesis] #309 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 James Cook [Genesis] #309 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting James Cook [Genesis] #309 breaks even when it gems about 75% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $55.13).
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