Is Sarah Strong #EA-SS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Sarah Strong #EA-SS brings $285 versus $147 raw — a $138 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($91.56) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $147
- PSA 10
- $285
- PSA 9
- $91.56
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $285 | +$113 | +$88.46 | −$11.54 |
| PSA 9 | $91.56 | −$79.98 | −$105 | −$205 |
| PSA 8 | $75.27 | −$96.27 | −$121 | −$221 |
Net = sale price − $147 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% | $140 | −$56.62 |
| 50% | $188 | −$8.26 |
| 75% | $237 | +$40.10 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 54%. 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 | $371 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $285 | −$86.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $171 | −$200 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $171 | −$200 | 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 Sarah Strong #EA-SS — FAQ
Is Sarah Strong #EA-SS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sarah Strong #EA-SS brings $285 versus $147 raw — a $138 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($91.56) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Sarah Strong #EA-SS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sarah Strong #EA-SS (Basketball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome McDonald’s All American Event Autograph) sells for about $285 versus $147 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sarah Strong #EA-SS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $371, ahead of PSA 10 at $285. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sarah Strong #EA-SS 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 Sarah Strong #EA-SS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sarah Strong #EA-SS breaks even when it gems about 54% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $91.56).
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