Is Alek Jacob #RA-AJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Alek Jacob #RA-AJ sells for $41.72 against $3.75 raw: a $37.97 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $3.75
- PSA 10
- $41.72
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $41.72 | +$12.97 | −$12.03 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$1.24 | −$23.76 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $8.15 | −$20.60 | −$45.60 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.75 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% | $32.92 | −$20.83 |
| 50% | $35.85 | −$17.90 |
| 75% | $38.79 | −$14.96 |
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.72 | −$12.28 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 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 Alek Jacob #RA-AJ — FAQ
Is Alek Jacob #RA-AJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alek Jacob #RA-AJ sells for $41.72 against $3.75 raw: a $37.97 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Alek Jacob #RA-AJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alek Jacob #RA-AJ (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph) sells for about $41.72 versus $3.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alek Jacob #RA-AJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.72. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alek Jacob #RA-AJ 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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