Is Roman Anthony [Sparkle Foil Autograph] #PD-39 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Roman Anthony [Sparkle Foil Autograph] #PD-39 brings $368 versus $196 raw — a $173 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($170) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $196
- PSA 10
- $368
- PSA 9
- $170
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $368 | +$148 | +$123 | +$22.70 |
| PSA 9 | $170 | −$50.55 | −$75.55 | −$176 |
| PSA 8 | $80.00 | −$141 | −$166 | −$266 |
Net = sale price − $196 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% | $220 | −$25.99 |
| 50% | $269 | +$23.57 |
| 75% | $319 | +$73.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 38%. 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 | $479 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $368 | −$111 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $221 | −$258 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $221 | −$258 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Roman Anthony [Sparkle Foil Autograph] #PD-39 — FAQ
Is Roman Anthony [Sparkle Foil Autograph] #PD-39 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roman Anthony [Sparkle Foil Autograph] #PD-39 brings $368 versus $196 raw — a $173 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($170) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Roman Anthony [Sparkle Foil Autograph] #PD-39 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roman Anthony [Sparkle Foil Autograph] #PD-39 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Pro Debut) sells for about $368 versus $196 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roman Anthony [Sparkle Foil Autograph] #PD-39?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $479, ahead of PSA 10 at $368. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roman Anthony [Sparkle Foil Autograph] #PD-39 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 Roman Anthony [Sparkle Foil Autograph] #PD-39 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Roman Anthony [Sparkle Foil Autograph] #PD-39 breaks even when it gems about 38% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $170).
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