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Is Charlie Joiner [Autograph] #CJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Charlie Joiner [Autograph] #CJ sells for $218 against $8.81 raw: a $209 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.72) 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)
- $8.81
- PSA 10
- $218
- PSA 9
- $43.72
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $218 | +$184 | +$159 | +$58.97 |
| PSA 9 | $43.72 | +$9.91 | −$15.09 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $22.05 | −$11.76 | −$36.76 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $8.81 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% | $87.23 | +$28.42 |
| 50% | $131 | +$71.94 |
| 75% | $174 | +$115 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $283 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $218 | −$65.22 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $131 | −$152 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $131 | −$152 | 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 Charlie Joiner [Autograph] #CJ — FAQ
Is Charlie Joiner [Autograph] #CJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charlie Joiner [Autograph] #CJ sells for $218 against $8.81 raw: a $209 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.72) 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 Charlie Joiner [Autograph] #CJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charlie Joiner [Autograph] #CJ (Football Cards 1999 SP Signature) sells for about $218 versus $8.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charlie Joiner [Autograph] #CJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $283, ahead of PSA 10 at $218. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charlie Joiner [Autograph] #CJ 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 Charlie Joiner [Autograph] #CJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charlie Joiner [Autograph] #CJ breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.72).
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