Is C. J. Stroud [Red Ice] #SO-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Red Ice] #SO-2 brings $30.99 versus $2.99 raw — a $28.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.99
- PSA 10
- $30.99
- PSA 9
- $23.41
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $30.99 | +$3.00 | −$22.00 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $23.41 | −$4.58 | −$29.58 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $12.34 | −$15.65 | −$40.65 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 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% | $25.30 | −$27.69 |
| 50% | $27.20 | −$25.79 |
| 75% | $29.09 | −$23.90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $55.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $40.00 | −$15.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.99 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$36.99 | 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 C. J. Stroud [Red Ice] #SO-2 — FAQ
Is C. J. Stroud [Red Ice] #SO-2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Red Ice] #SO-2 brings $30.99 versus $2.99 raw — a $28.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Red Ice] #SO-2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Red Ice] #SO-2 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Student Orientation) sells for about $30.99 versus $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for C. J. Stroud [Red Ice] #SO-2?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $55.99, ahead of BGS 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does C. J. Stroud [Red Ice] #SO-2 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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