Is J.J. McCarthy #PB-JMY worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy #PB-JMY brings $30.51 versus $1.36 raw — a $29.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.36
- PSA 10
- $30.51
- PSA 9
- $11.83
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $30.51 | +$4.15 | −$20.85 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $11.83 | −$14.53 | −$39.53 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $0.99 | −$25.37 | −$50.37 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $1.36 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% | $16.50 | −$34.86 |
| 50% | $21.17 | −$30.19 |
| 75% | $25.84 | −$25.52 |
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 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $30.51 | −$9.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $18.00 | −$22.00 | 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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Is J.J. McCarthy #PB-JMY worth grading?
A PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy #PB-JMY brings $30.51 versus $1.36 raw — a $29.15 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($11.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy #PB-JMY worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy #PB-JMY (Football Cards 2024 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Prizm Break) sells for about $30.51 versus $1.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for J.J. McCarthy #PB-JMY?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $30.51. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does J.J. McCarthy #PB-JMY 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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