Is CJ Stroud #CJ2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud #CJ2 brings $31.23 versus $5.95 raw — a $25.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.95
- PSA 10
- $31.23
- PSA 9
- $11.83
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $31.23 | +$0.28 | −$24.72 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $11.83 | −$19.12 | −$44.12 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $10.52 | −$20.43 | −$45.43 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $5.95 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% | $16.68 | −$39.27 |
| 50% | $21.53 | −$34.42 |
| 75% | $26.38 | −$29.57 |
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 | $41.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.23 | −$9.77 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.54 | −$23.46 | 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 CJ Stroud #CJ2 — FAQ
Is CJ Stroud #CJ2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud #CJ2 brings $31.23 versus $5.95 raw — a $25.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 CJ Stroud #CJ2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud #CJ2 (Football Cards 2024 Topps Now) sells for about $31.23 versus $5.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CJ Stroud #CJ2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $41.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.23. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CJ Stroud #CJ2 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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