Is Chase Burns [Gold] #SS-2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Chase Burns [Gold] #SS-2 brings $138 versus $65.00 raw — a $73.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $65.00
- PSA 10
- $138
- PSA 9
- $67.00
- 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 | $138 | +$48.39 | +$23.39 | −$76.61 |
| PSA 9 | $67.00 | −$23.00 | −$48.00 | −$148 |
| PSA 8 | $60.49 | −$29.51 | −$54.51 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $65.00 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% | $84.85 | −$30.15 |
| 50% | $103 | −$12.31 |
| 75% | $121 | +$5.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $180 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $138 | −$41.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $83.00 | −$97.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $83.00 | −$97.00 | 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 Chase Burns [Gold] #SS-2 — FAQ
Is Chase Burns [Gold] #SS-2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chase Burns [Gold] #SS-2 brings $138 versus $65.00 raw — a $73.39 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($67.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Chase Burns [Gold] #SS-2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chase Burns [Gold] #SS-2 (Baseball Cards 2024 Bowman Draft Sapphire Selections) sells for about $138 versus $65.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chase Burns [Gold] #SS-2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $180, ahead of PSA 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chase Burns [Gold] #SS-2 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 Chase Burns [Gold] #SS-2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Chase Burns [Gold] #SS-2 breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $67.00).
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