Is Seth Jarvis #R-SJ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Seth Jarvis #R-SJ brings $99.00 versus $57.09 raw — a $41.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $57.09
- PSA 10
- $99.00
- PSA 9
- $44.99
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $99.00 | +$16.91 | −$8.09 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $44.99 | −$37.10 | −$62.10 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $57.09 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% | $58.49 | −$48.60 |
| 50% | $72.00 | −$35.09 |
| 75% | $85.50 | −$21.59 |
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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Seth Jarvis #R-SJ — FAQ
Is Seth Jarvis #R-SJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Seth Jarvis #R-SJ brings $99.00 versus $57.09 raw — a $41.91 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Seth Jarvis #R-SJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Seth Jarvis #R-SJ (Hockey Cards 2021 O-Pee-Chee Rookie Autographs) sells for about $99.00 versus $57.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Seth Jarvis #R-SJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Seth Jarvis #R-SJ 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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