![CJ Stroud [Refractor] #1973-12 (Football Cards 2023 Topps Composite 1973 Chrome) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/HQ0AAeSwtYRqLApI/s-l1600.jpg)
Is CJ Stroud [Refractor] #1973-12 worth grading?
Football · Football Cards 2023 Topps Composite 1973 Chrome · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 20× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Refractor] #1973-12 sells for $57.95 against $2.94 raw: a $55.01 spread, 20× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.23) 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)
- $2.94
- PSA 10
- $57.95
- PSA 9
- $22.23
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $57.95 | +$30.01 | +$5.01 | −$94.99 |
| PSA 9 | $22.23 | −$5.71 | −$30.71 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $7.48 | −$20.46 | −$45.46 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.94 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% | $31.16 | −$21.78 |
| 50% | $40.09 | −$12.85 |
| 75% | $49.02 | −$3.92 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 86%. 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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $57.95 | −$17.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2023 Topps Composite 1973 Chrome cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Tom Brady [Refractor] #1973-18 2023 Topps Composite 1973 Chrome card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-Z4AAeSwVuBpMhOz/s-l500.jpg)
![CJ Stroud [Blue Refractor] #1973-12 2023 Topps Composite 1973 Chrome card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/l6oAAeSwXotoXDVg/s-l500.jpg)
![CJ Stroud [X-fractor] #1973-12 2023 Topps Composite 1973 Chrome card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yPsAAeSwz-BqW9JS/s-l500.jpg)
![CJ Stroud [Lazer Refractor] #1973-12 2023 Topps Composite 1973 Chrome card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LQgAAeSwIwZqQFvp/s-l500.jpg)
![Tom Brady [X-fractor] #1973-18 2023 Topps Composite 1973 Chrome card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/G6gAAeSwU7xqWXTj/s-l500.jpg)
![Tom Brady [Lazer Refractor] #1973-18 2023 Topps Composite 1973 Chrome card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/C0EAAeSwI-lp9THL/s-l500.jpg)
Grading CJ Stroud [Refractor] #1973-12 — FAQ
Is CJ Stroud [Refractor] #1973-12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Refractor] #1973-12 sells for $57.95 against $2.94 raw: a $55.01 spread, 20× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.23) 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 [Refractor] #1973-12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Refractor] #1973-12 (Football Cards 2023 Topps Composite 1973 Chrome) sells for about $57.95 versus $2.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CJ Stroud [Refractor] #1973-12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $57.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CJ Stroud [Refractor] #1973-12 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] #1973-12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CJ Stroud [Refractor] #1973-12 breaks even when it gems about 86% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.23).
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your football card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
