Is J.J. McCarthy #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy #2 brings $27.49 versus $2.22 raw — a $25.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.22
- PSA 10
- $27.49
- PSA 9
- $17.00
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $27.49 | +$0.27 | −$24.73 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $17.00 | −$10.22 | −$35.22 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $15.65 | −$11.57 | −$36.57 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.22 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% | $19.62 | −$32.60 |
| 50% | $22.24 | −$29.98 |
| 75% | $24.87 | −$27.35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $36.00 | −$4.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $27.49 | −$12.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $16.31 | −$23.69 | 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 J.J. McCarthy #2 — FAQ
Is J.J. McCarthy #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy #2 brings $27.49 versus $2.22 raw — a $25.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy #2 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Rated Rookies Retro) sells for about $27.49 versus $2.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for J.J. McCarthy #2?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $40.00, ahead of BGS 10 at $36.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does J.J. McCarthy #2 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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