Is CJ Stroud [Refractor] #TCBA-CS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Refractor] #TCBA-CS brings $451 versus $225 raw — a $226 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($188) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $225
- PSA 10
- $451
- PSA 9
- $188
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $451 | +$201 | +$176 | +$76.09 |
| PSA 9 | $188 | −$62.50 | −$87.50 | −$188 |
| PSA 8 | $146 | −$104 | −$129 | −$229 |
Net = sale price − $225 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% | $253 | −$21.60 |
| 50% | $319 | +$44.29 |
| 75% | $385 | +$110 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 33%. 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 | $586 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $451 | −$135 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $271 | −$315 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $271 | −$315 | 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 [Refractor] #TCBA-CS — FAQ
Is CJ Stroud [Refractor] #TCBA-CS worth grading?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Refractor] #TCBA-CS brings $451 versus $225 raw — a $226 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($188) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Refractor] #TCBA-CS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Refractor] #TCBA-CS (Football Cards 2023 Topps Composite Chrome Black Autograph) sells for about $451 versus $225 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CJ Stroud [Refractor] #TCBA-CS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $586, ahead of PSA 10 at $451. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CJ Stroud [Refractor] #TCBA-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 [Refractor] #TCBA-CS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CJ Stroud [Refractor] #TCBA-CS breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $188).
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