Is Elly De La Cruz #BA-16 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Elly De La Cruz #BA-16 brings $99.98 versus $58.75 raw — a $41.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $58.75
- PSA 10
- $99.98
- PSA 9
- $42.00
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $99.98 | +$16.23 | −$8.77 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $42.00 | −$41.75 | −$66.75 | −$167 |
| PSA 8 | $23.50 | −$60.25 | −$85.25 | −$185 |
Net = sale price − $58.75 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% | $56.50 | −$52.25 |
| 50% | $70.99 | −$37.76 |
| 75% | $85.48 | −$23.27 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.98 | −$30.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Elly De La Cruz #BA-16 — FAQ
Is Elly De La Cruz #BA-16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elly De La Cruz #BA-16 brings $99.98 versus $58.75 raw — a $41.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($42.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Elly De La Cruz #BA-16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elly De La Cruz #BA-16 (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman Chrome Ascensions) sells for about $99.98 versus $58.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elly De La Cruz #BA-16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.98. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elly De La Cruz #BA-16 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.
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