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Is C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #1 sells for $341 against $94.75 raw: a $246 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $94.75
- PSA 10
- $341
- PSA 9
- $140
- 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 | $341 | +$221 | +$196 | +$96.25 |
| PSA 9 | $140 | +$19.99 | −$5.01 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $85.11 | −$34.64 | −$59.64 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $94.75 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% | $190 | +$45.31 |
| 50% | $240 | +$95.62 |
| 75% | $291 | +$146 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $443 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $341 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $205 | −$238 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $205 | −$238 | 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 C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #1 — FAQ
Is C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #1 sells for $341 against $94.75 raw: a $246 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($140) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #1 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Select Numbers) sells for about $341 versus $94.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $443, ahead of PSA 10 at $341. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #1 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 C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting C.J. Stroud [Zebra Prizm] #1 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $140).
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