Is Carnell Tate #PA-CTA worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Carnell Tate #PA-CTA brings $182 versus $61.93 raw — a $120 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $61.93
- PSA 10
- $182
- PSA 9
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $182 | +$94.74 | +$69.74 | −$30.26 |
| PSA 9 | $44.00 | −$42.93 | −$67.93 | −$168 |
| PSA 8 | $39.89 | −$47.04 | −$72.04 | −$172 |
Net = sale price − $61.93 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% | $78.42 | −$33.51 |
| 50% | $113 | +$0.90 |
| 75% | $147 | +$35.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $236 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $182 | −$54.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $109 | −$127 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $109 | −$127 | 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 Carnell Tate #PA-CTA — FAQ
Is Carnell Tate #PA-CTA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carnell Tate #PA-CTA brings $182 versus $61.93 raw — a $120 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($44.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Carnell Tate #PA-CTA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carnell Tate #PA-CTA (Football Cards 2024 Bowman Chrome University Prospect Autograph) sells for about $182 versus $61.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carnell Tate #PA-CTA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $236, ahead of PSA 10 at $182. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carnell Tate #PA-CTA 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 Carnell Tate #PA-CTA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carnell Tate #PA-CTA breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.00).
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