Is Sidy Cissoko #CRA-SC worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Sidy Cissoko #CRA-SC sell for $9.70, only $7.71 above the $1.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.67) 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)
- $1.99
- PSA 10
- $9.70
- PSA 9
- $9.67
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $9.70 | −$17.29 | −$42.29 | −$142 |
| PSA 9 | $9.67 | −$17.32 | −$42.32 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $6.68 | −$20.31 | −$45.31 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 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% | $9.68 | −$42.31 |
| 50% | $9.68 | −$42.30 |
| 75% | $9.69 | −$42.30 |
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 | $13.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $9.70 | −$3.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6.00 | −$7.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6.00 | −$7.00 | 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 Sidy Cissoko #CRA-SC — FAQ
Is Sidy Cissoko #CRA-SC worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Sidy Cissoko #CRA-SC sell for $9.70, only $7.71 above the $1.99 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.67) 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 Sidy Cissoko #CRA-SC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sidy Cissoko #CRA-SC (Basketball Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Certified Rookie Autograph) sells for about $9.70 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sidy Cissoko #CRA-SC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $13.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $9.70. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sidy Cissoko #CRA-SC 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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