Is Chris Rodriguez Jr. [Silver Rookie Ticket Autograph] #156 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Chris Rodriguez Jr. [Silver Rookie Ticket Autograph] #156 brings $44.57 versus $4.60 raw — a $39.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.60
- PSA 10
- $44.57
- PSA 9
- $16.15
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- 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 | $44.57 | +$14.97 | −$10.03 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $16.15 | −$13.45 | −$38.45 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $8.80 | −$20.80 | −$45.80 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.60 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% | $23.25 | −$31.34 |
| 50% | $30.36 | −$24.24 |
| 75% | $37.47 | −$17.13 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.57 | −$13.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Chris Rodriguez Jr. [Silver Rookie Ticket Autograph] #156 — FAQ
Is Chris Rodriguez Jr. [Silver Rookie Ticket Autograph] #156 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chris Rodriguez Jr. [Silver Rookie Ticket Autograph] #156 brings $44.57 versus $4.60 raw — a $39.97 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.15) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Chris Rodriguez Jr. [Silver Rookie Ticket Autograph] #156 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chris Rodriguez Jr. [Silver Rookie Ticket Autograph] #156 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Contenders Optic) sells for about $44.57 versus $4.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chris Rodriguez Jr. [Silver Rookie Ticket Autograph] #156?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chris Rodriguez Jr. [Silver Rookie Ticket Autograph] #156 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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