Is Bryce Young [Aqua Wave] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bryce Young [Aqua Wave] #1 brings $50.73 versus $12.36 raw — a $38.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.36
- PSA 10
- $50.73
- PSA 9
- $23.33
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $50.73 | +$13.37 | −$11.63 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $23.33 | −$14.03 | −$39.03 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $14.09 | −$23.27 | −$48.27 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $12.36 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% | $30.18 | −$32.18 |
| 50% | $37.03 | −$25.33 |
| 75% | $43.88 | −$18.48 |
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.73 | −$15.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Bryce Young [Aqua Wave] #1 — FAQ
Is Bryce Young [Aqua Wave] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bryce Young [Aqua Wave] #1 brings $50.73 versus $12.36 raw — a $38.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.33) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bryce Young [Aqua Wave] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bryce Young [Aqua Wave] #1 (Football Cards 2022 Bowman Chrome University) sells for about $50.73 versus $12.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bryce Young [Aqua Wave] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bryce Young [Aqua Wave] #1 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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