Is Charles Tillman #RA-CT worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Charles Tillman #RA-CT brings $108 versus $39.00 raw — a $68.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.78) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $39.00
- PSA 10
- $108
- PSA 9
- $42.78
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $108 | +$43.99 | +$18.99 | −$81.01 |
| PSA 9 | $42.78 | −$21.22 | −$46.22 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $25.27 | −$38.73 | −$63.73 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $39.00 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% | $59.08 | −$29.92 |
| 50% | $75.38 | −$13.62 |
| 75% | $91.69 | +$2.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 71%. 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 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $108 | −$32.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | −$75.00 | 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 Charles Tillman #RA-CT — FAQ
Is Charles Tillman #RA-CT worth grading?
A PSA 10 Charles Tillman #RA-CT brings $108 versus $39.00 raw — a $68.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.78) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Charles Tillman #RA-CT worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Charles Tillman #RA-CT (Football Cards 2023 Topps Composite Resurgence Signature) sells for about $108 versus $39.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Charles Tillman #RA-CT?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $140, ahead of PSA 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Charles Tillman #RA-CT 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 Charles Tillman #RA-CT break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Charles Tillman #RA-CT breaks even when it gems about 71% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.78).
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