Is Ethan Salas [SP Variation] #BDC-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Ethan Salas [SP Variation] #BDC-1 brings $79.96 versus $28.29 raw — a $51.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $28.29
- PSA 10
- $79.96
- PSA 9
- $43.50
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $79.96 | +$26.67 | +$1.67 | −$98.33 |
| PSA 9 | $43.50 | −$9.79 | −$34.79 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $27.96 | −$25.33 | −$50.33 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $28.29 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% | $52.61 | −$25.68 |
| 50% | $61.73 | −$16.56 |
| 75% | $70.84 | −$7.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 95%. 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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $79.96 | −$24.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$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 Ethan Salas [SP Variation] #BDC-1 — FAQ
Is Ethan Salas [SP Variation] #BDC-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ethan Salas [SP Variation] #BDC-1 brings $79.96 versus $28.29 raw — a $51.67 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($43.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Ethan Salas [SP Variation] #BDC-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ethan Salas [SP Variation] #BDC-1 (Baseball Cards 2023 Bowman Draft Chrome) sells for about $79.96 versus $28.29 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ethan Salas [SP Variation] #BDC-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $104, ahead of PSA 10 at $79.96. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ethan Salas [SP Variation] #BDC-1 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 Ethan Salas [SP Variation] #BDC-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ethan Salas [SP Variation] #BDC-1 breaks even when it gems about 95% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.50).
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