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Is CJ Stroud [Geometric] #TCA-CS worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Geometric] #TCA-CS sells for $408 against $113 raw: a $296 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($126) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $113
- PSA 10
- $408
- PSA 9
- $126
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $408 | +$271 | +$246 | +$146 |
| PSA 9 | $126 | −$12.04 | −$37.04 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $103 | −$34.76 | −$59.76 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $113 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% | $196 | +$33.66 |
| 50% | $267 | +$104 |
| 75% | $338 | +$175 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $531 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $408 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $245 | −$286 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $245 | −$286 | 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 [Geometric] #TCA-CS — FAQ
Is CJ Stroud [Geometric] #TCA-CS worth grading?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Geometric] #TCA-CS sells for $408 against $113 raw: a $296 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($126) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Geometric] #TCA-CS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Geometric] #TCA-CS (Football Cards 2023 Topps Composite Chrome Autograph) sells for about $408 versus $113 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CJ Stroud [Geometric] #TCA-CS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $531, ahead of PSA 10 at $408. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CJ Stroud [Geometric] #TCA-CS 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 CJ Stroud [Geometric] #TCA-CS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CJ Stroud [Geometric] #TCA-CS breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $126).
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