Is CJ Stroud #120 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of CJ Stroud #120 sell for $24.95, only $23.63 above the $1.32 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.32
- PSA 10
- $24.95
- PSA 9
- $11.00
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $24.95 | −$1.37 | −$26.37 | −$126 |
| PSA 9 | $11.00 | −$15.32 | −$40.32 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $7.99 | −$18.33 | −$43.33 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.32 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% | $14.49 | −$36.83 |
| 50% | $17.98 | −$33.34 |
| 75% | $21.46 | −$29.86 |
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 | $32.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $24.95 | −$7.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.50 | −$13.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12.06 | −$19.94 | 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 CJ Stroud #120 — FAQ
Is CJ Stroud #120 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of CJ Stroud #120 sell for $24.95, only $23.63 above the $1.32 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 CJ Stroud #120 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud #120 (Football Cards 2023 Topps Composite) sells for about $24.95 versus $1.32 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CJ Stroud #120?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $32.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $24.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CJ Stroud #120 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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