Is C. J. Stroud [Mirror] #104 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Mirror] #104 sells for $81.01 against $34.79 raw: a $46.22 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.09) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $34.79
- PSA 10
- $81.01
- PSA 9
- $63.09
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- 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 | $81.01 | +$21.22 | −$3.78 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $63.09 | +$3.30 | −$21.70 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | −$29.79 | −$54.79 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $34.79 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% | $67.57 | −$17.22 |
| 50% | $72.05 | −$12.74 |
| 75% | $76.53 | −$8.26 |
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 | $105 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $81.01 | −$23.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.00 | −$56.00 | 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 [Mirror] #104 — FAQ
Is C. J. Stroud [Mirror] #104 worth grading?
A PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Mirror] #104 sells for $81.01 against $34.79 raw: a $46.22 spread, 2.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.09) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Mirror] #104 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 C. J. Stroud [Mirror] #104 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Certified) sells for about $81.01 versus $34.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for C. J. Stroud [Mirror] #104?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $105, ahead of PSA 10 at $81.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does C. J. Stroud [Mirror] #104 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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