Is Edouard Julien [Aqua] #BSPA-EJ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Edouard Julien [Aqua] #BSPA-EJ brings $194 versus $120 raw — a $73.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($113) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $120
- PSA 10
- $194
- PSA 9
- $113
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $194 | +$48.77 | +$23.77 | −$76.23 |
| PSA 9 | $113 | −$31.99 | −$56.99 | −$157 |
| PSA 8 | $102 | −$42.58 | −$67.58 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $120 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% | $133 | −$36.80 |
| 50% | $153 | −$16.61 |
| 75% | $174 | +$3.58 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 71%. 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 | $252 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $194 | −$58.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $116 | −$136 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $76.00 | −$176 | 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 Edouard Julien [Aqua] #BSPA-EJ — FAQ
Is Edouard Julien [Aqua] #BSPA-EJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Edouard Julien [Aqua] #BSPA-EJ brings $194 versus $120 raw — a $73.77 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($113) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Edouard Julien [Aqua] #BSPA-EJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Edouard Julien [Aqua] #BSPA-EJ (Baseball Cards 2023 Bowman Chrome Sapphire Autographs) sells for about $194 versus $120 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Edouard Julien [Aqua] #BSPA-EJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $252, ahead of PSA 10 at $194. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Edouard Julien [Aqua] #BSPA-EJ 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 Edouard Julien [Aqua] #BSPA-EJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Edouard Julien [Aqua] #BSPA-EJ breaks even when it gems about 71% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $113).
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