Is C. J. Stroud [Red] #292 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Red] #292 brings $102 versus $51.45 raw — a $50.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.83) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $51.45
- PSA 10
- $102
- PSA 9
- $28.83
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $102 | +$25.35 | +$0.35 | −$99.65 |
| PSA 9 | $28.83 | −$47.62 | −$72.62 | −$173 |
| PSA 8 | $13.50 | −$62.95 | −$87.95 | −$188 |
Net = sale price − $51.45 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% | $47.07 | −$54.38 |
| 50% | $65.31 | −$36.14 |
| 75% | $83.56 | −$17.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 100%. 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 | $132 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $102 | −$30.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $61.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $61.00 | −$71.00 | 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 C. J. Stroud [Red] #292 — FAQ
Is C. J. Stroud [Red] #292 worth grading?
A PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Red] #292 brings $102 versus $51.45 raw — a $50.35 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.83) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Red] #292 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Red] #292 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Mosaic) sells for about $102 versus $51.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for C. J. Stroud [Red] #292?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $132, ahead of PSA 10 at $102. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does C. J. Stroud [Red] #292 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 C. J. Stroud [Red] #292 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting C. J. Stroud [Red] #292 breaks even when it gems about 100% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.83).
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