Is Alek Jacob #BSAU-AJ worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Alek Jacob #BSAU-AJ sells for $45.82 against $4.75 raw: a $41.07 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.53) 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)
- $4.75
- PSA 10
- $45.82
- PSA 9
- $16.53
- Gem premium
- 9.6×
- 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 | $45.82 | +$16.07 | −$8.93 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $16.53 | −$13.22 | −$38.22 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $9.01 | −$20.74 | −$45.74 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.75 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% | $23.85 | −$30.90 |
| 50% | $31.18 | −$23.57 |
| 75% | $38.50 | −$16.25 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.82 | −$14.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$33.00 | 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 Alek Jacob #BSAU-AJ — FAQ
Is Alek Jacob #BSAU-AJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Alek Jacob #BSAU-AJ sells for $45.82 against $4.75 raw: a $41.07 spread, 9.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.53) 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 Alek Jacob #BSAU-AJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Alek Jacob #BSAU-AJ (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Update Baseball Stars Autograph) sells for about $45.82 versus $4.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Alek Jacob #BSAU-AJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Alek Jacob #BSAU-AJ 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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