Is Colson Montgomery #CPA-CMY worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Colson Montgomery #CPA-CMY sells for $1,130 against $34.81 raw: a $1,095 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($942) 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)
- $34.81
- PSA 10
- $1,130
- PSA 9
- $942
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $1,130 | +$1,070 | +$1,045 | +$945 |
| PSA 9 | $942 | +$882 | +$857 | +$757 |
| PSA 8 | $33.48 | −$26.33 | −$51.33 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $34.81 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% | $989 | +$904 |
| 50% | $1,036 | +$951 |
| 75% | $1,083 | +$998 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,469 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,130 | −$339 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $678 | −$791 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $678 | −$791 | 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 Colson Montgomery #CPA-CMY — FAQ
Is Colson Montgomery #CPA-CMY worth grading?
A PSA 10 Colson Montgomery #CPA-CMY sells for $1,130 against $34.81 raw: a $1,095 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($942) 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 Colson Montgomery #CPA-CMY worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Colson Montgomery #CPA-CMY (Baseball Cards 2022 Bowman Heritage Chrome Prospect Autographs) sells for about $1,130 versus $34.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Colson Montgomery #CPA-CMY?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,469, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,130. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Colson Montgomery #CPA-CMY 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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