Is Carson Benge #SSA-CBE worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Carson Benge #SSA-CBE brings $376 versus $178 raw — a $198 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($123) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $178
- PSA 10
- $376
- PSA 9
- $123
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $376 | +$173 | +$148 | +$48.14 |
| PSA 9 | $123 | −$79.50 | −$105 | −$205 |
| PSA 8 | $112 | −$90.42 | −$115 | −$215 |
Net = sale price − $178 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% | $186 | −$41.34 |
| 50% | $249 | +$21.82 |
| 75% | $312 | +$84.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $488 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $376 | −$112 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $225 | −$263 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $225 | −$263 | 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 Carson Benge #SSA-CBE — FAQ
Is Carson Benge #SSA-CBE worth grading?
A PSA 10 Carson Benge #SSA-CBE brings $376 versus $178 raw — a $198 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($123) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Carson Benge #SSA-CBE worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Carson Benge #SSA-CBE (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman Draft Sapphire Selections Autograph) sells for about $376 versus $178 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Carson Benge #SSA-CBE?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $488, ahead of PSA 10 at $376. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Carson Benge #SSA-CBE 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 Carson Benge #SSA-CBE break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Carson Benge #SSA-CBE breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $123).
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