Is Chris Samuels #233 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Chris Samuels #233 brings $145 versus $55.00 raw — a $90.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.01) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $55.00
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $26.01
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $145 | +$65.00 | +$40.00 | −$60.00 |
| PSA 9 | $26.01 | −$53.99 | −$78.99 | −$179 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$60.00 | −$85.00 | −$185 |
Net = sale price − $55.00 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% | $55.76 | −$49.24 |
| 50% | $85.50 | −$19.50 |
| 75% | $115 | +$10.25 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 66%. 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 | $189 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$102 | 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 Chris Samuels #233 — FAQ
Is Chris Samuels #233 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chris Samuels #233 brings $145 versus $55.00 raw — a $90.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.01) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Chris Samuels #233 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chris Samuels #233 (Football Cards 2000 Topps Chrome) sells for about $145 versus $55.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chris Samuels #233?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $189, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chris Samuels #233 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 Chris Samuels #233 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chris Samuels #233 breaks even when it gems about 66% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.01).
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