Is Carlton Fisk #ROA-CF worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Carlton Fisk #ROA-CF sells for $267 against $74.62 raw: a $192 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) 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)
- $74.62
- PSA 10
- $267
- PSA 9
- $115
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $267 | +$167 | +$142 | +$42.34 |
| PSA 9 | $115 | +$15.01 | −$9.99 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $70.78 | −$28.84 | −$53.84 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $74.62 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% | $153 | +$28.09 |
| 50% | $191 | +$66.17 |
| 75% | $229 | +$104 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $347 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $267 | −$80.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $160 | −$187 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $160 | −$187 | 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 Carlton Fisk #ROA-CF — FAQ
Is Carlton Fisk #ROA-CF worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carlton Fisk #ROA-CF sells for $267 against $74.62 raw: a $192 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) 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 Carlton Fisk #ROA-CF worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carlton Fisk #ROA-CF (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Heritage Real One Autograph) sells for about $267 versus $74.62 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carlton Fisk #ROA-CF?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $347, ahead of PSA 10 at $267. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carlton Fisk #ROA-CF 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 Carlton Fisk #ROA-CF break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carlton Fisk #ROA-CF breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $115).
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