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Is Julio Rodriguez [Sonic SP Variation] #222 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez [Sonic SP Variation] #222 sells for $342 against $153 raw: a $189 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($189) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $153
- PSA 10
- $342
- PSA 9
- $189
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $342 | +$164 | +$139 | +$39.05 |
| PSA 9 | $189 | +$10.82 | −$14.18 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $130 | −$48.20 | −$73.20 | −$173 |
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% | $227 | +$24.13 |
| 50% | $266 | +$62.44 |
| 75% | $304 | +$101 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $2,125 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $652 | −$1,473 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $342 | −$1,783 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $205 | −$1,920 | 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 [Sonic SP Variation] #222 — FAQ
Is Julio Rodriguez [Sonic SP Variation] #222 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez [Sonic SP Variation] #222 sells for $342 against $153 raw: a $189 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($189) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez [Sonic SP Variation] #222 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Julio Rodriguez [Sonic SP Variation] #222 (Baseball Cards 2022 Topps Chrome) sells for about $342 versus $153 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Julio Rodriguez [Sonic SP Variation] #222?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,125, ahead of SGC 10 at $652. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Julio Rodriguez [Sonic SP Variation] #222 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 [Sonic SP Variation] #222 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Julio Rodriguez [Sonic SP Variation] #222 breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $189).
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