Is JJ McCarthy #55B-JM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 JJ McCarthy #55B-JM brings $425 versus $180 raw — a $245 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($204) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $180
- PSA 10
- $425
- PSA 9
- $204
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $425 | +$220 | +$195 | +$95.01 |
| PSA 9 | $204 | −$0.74 | −$25.74 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $151 | −$53.92 | −$78.92 | −$179 |
Net = sale price − $180 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% | $259 | +$29.45 |
| 50% | $315 | +$84.63 |
| 75% | $370 | +$140 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $553 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $425 | −$128 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $370 | −$183 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $255 | −$298 | 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 JJ McCarthy #55B-JM — FAQ
Is JJ McCarthy #55B-JM worth grading?
A PSA 10 JJ McCarthy #55B-JM brings $425 versus $180 raw — a $245 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($204) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 JJ McCarthy #55B-JM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 JJ McCarthy #55B-JM (Football Cards 2023 Bowman Chrome University 1955 Autographs) sells for about $425 versus $180 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for JJ McCarthy #55B-JM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $553, ahead of PSA 10 at $425. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does JJ McCarthy #55B-JM 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 JJ McCarthy #55B-JM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting JJ McCarthy #55B-JM breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $204).
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