Is Jose Ramirez #FF-JRA worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jose Ramirez #FF-JRA sells for $201 against $49.00 raw: a $152 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.88) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.00
- PSA 10
- $201
- PSA 9
- $78.88
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $201 | +$127 | +$102 | +$2.30 |
| PSA 9 | $78.88 | +$4.88 | −$20.12 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $56.00 | −$18.00 | −$43.00 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $49.00 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% | $109 | +$10.48 |
| 50% | $140 | +$41.09 |
| 75% | $171 | +$71.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $262 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $201 | −$60.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $121 | −$141 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $121 | −$141 | 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 Jose Ramirez #FF-JRA — FAQ
Is Jose Ramirez #FF-JRA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jose Ramirez #FF-JRA sells for $201 against $49.00 raw: a $152 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.88) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jose Ramirez #FF-JRA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jose Ramirez #FF-JRA (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Archives Fan Favorites Premium Autograph) sells for about $201 versus $49.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jose Ramirez #FF-JRA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $262, ahead of PSA 10 at $201. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jose Ramirez #FF-JRA 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 Jose Ramirez #FF-JRA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jose Ramirez #FF-JRA breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $78.88).
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