Is C.J. Stroud [Red] #24 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 C.J. Stroud [Red] #24 brings $32.65 versus $2.95 raw — a $29.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.95
- PSA 10
- $32.65
- PSA 9
- $17.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $32.65 | +$4.70 | −$20.30 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $17.00 | −$10.95 | −$35.95 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $15.66 | −$12.29 | −$37.29 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.95 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% | $20.91 | −$32.04 |
| 50% | $24.82 | −$28.13 |
| 75% | $28.74 | −$24.21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $46.73 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $42.00 | −$4.73 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.65 | −$14.08 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$26.73 | 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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Is C.J. Stroud [Red] #24 worth grading?
A PSA 10 C.J. Stroud [Red] #24 brings $32.65 versus $2.95 raw — a $29.70 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 C.J. Stroud [Red] #24 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 C.J. Stroud [Red] #24 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Zenith Zeal of Approval) sells for about $32.65 versus $2.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for C.J. Stroud [Red] #24?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $46.73, ahead of BGS 10 at $42.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does C.J. Stroud [Red] #24 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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