Is Justin Gaethje #CEN-9 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Justin Gaethje #CEN-9 sells for $90.50 against $26.99 raw: a $63.51 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($48.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $26.99
- PSA 10
- $90.50
- PSA 9
- $48.29
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $90.50 | +$38.51 | +$13.51 | −$86.49 |
| PSA 9 | $48.29 | −$3.70 | −$28.70 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $28.19 | −$23.80 | −$48.80 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $26.99 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% | $58.84 | −$18.15 |
| 50% | $69.39 | −$7.59 |
| 75% | $79.95 | +$2.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. 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 | $118 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.50 | −$27.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Justin Gaethje #CEN-9 — FAQ
Is Justin Gaethje #CEN-9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Justin Gaethje #CEN-9 sells for $90.50 against $26.99 raw: a $63.51 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($48.29) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Justin Gaethje #CEN-9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Justin Gaethje #CEN-9 (Ufc Cards 2024 Topps Finest UFC Centurions) sells for about $90.50 versus $26.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Justin Gaethje #CEN-9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Justin Gaethje #CEN-9 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 Justin Gaethje #CEN-9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Justin Gaethje #CEN-9 breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.29).
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