Is CJ Stroud #AEA-CJ worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud #AEA-CJ brings $162 versus $74.34 raw — a $87.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($88.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $74.34
- PSA 10
- $162
- PSA 9
- $88.23
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $162 | +$62.62 | +$37.62 | −$62.38 |
| PSA 9 | $88.23 | −$11.11 | −$36.11 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $80.00 | −$19.34 | −$44.34 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $74.34 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% | $107 | −$17.68 |
| 50% | $125 | +$0.75 |
| 75% | $144 | +$19.19 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $211 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $162 | −$49.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $97.00 | −$114 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $97.00 | −$114 | 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 CJ Stroud #AEA-CJ — FAQ
Is CJ Stroud #AEA-CJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud #AEA-CJ brings $162 versus $74.34 raw — a $87.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($88.23) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 CJ Stroud #AEA-CJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud #AEA-CJ (Football Cards 2024 Topps Chrome All-Etch Autograph) sells for about $162 versus $74.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CJ Stroud #AEA-CJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $211, ahead of PSA 10 at $162. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CJ Stroud #AEA-CJ 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 CJ Stroud #AEA-CJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CJ Stroud #AEA-CJ breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $88.23).
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