Is Rod Brind`Amour #CT-28 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Rod Brind`Amour #CT-28 brings $116 versus $72.49 raw — a $43.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.47) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $72.49
- PSA 10
- $116
- PSA 9
- $27.47
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $116 | +$18.75 | −$6.25 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $27.47 | −$70.02 | −$95.02 | −$195 |
| PSA 8 | $4.06 | −$93.43 | −$118 | −$218 |
Net = sale price − $72.49 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% | $49.66 | −$72.83 |
| 50% | $71.85 | −$50.64 |
| 75% | $94.05 | −$28.44 |
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 | $151 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $116 | −$34.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $70.00 | −$81.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $70.00 | −$81.00 | 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 Rod Brind`Amour #CT-28 — FAQ
Is Rod Brind`Amour #CT-28 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Rod Brind`Amour #CT-28 brings $116 versus $72.49 raw — a $43.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.47) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Rod Brind`Amour #CT-28 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Rod Brind`Amour #CT-28 (Hockey Cards 2023 Upper Deck Engrained Carved in Time Signatures) sells for about $116 versus $72.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Rod Brind`Amour #CT-28?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $151, ahead of PSA 10 at $116. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rod Brind`Amour #CT-28 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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