Is Carter Mathison #CPA-CMA worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Carter Mathison #CPA-CMA sells for $44.41 against $4.26 raw: a $40.15 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.00) 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)
- $4.26
- PSA 10
- $44.41
- PSA 9
- $24.00
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $44.41 | +$15.15 | −$9.85 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $24.00 | −$5.26 | −$30.26 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $8.57 | −$20.69 | −$45.69 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.26 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% | $29.10 | −$25.16 |
| 50% | $34.20 | −$20.05 |
| 75% | $39.31 | −$14.95 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.41 | −$13.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Carter Mathison #CPA-CMA — FAQ
Is Carter Mathison #CPA-CMA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carter Mathison #CPA-CMA sells for $44.41 against $4.26 raw: a $40.15 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.00) 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 Carter Mathison #CPA-CMA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carter Mathison #CPA-CMA (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome Prospect Autograph) sells for about $44.41 versus $4.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carter Mathison #CPA-CMA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carter Mathison #CPA-CMA 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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