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Is CJ Stroud [Blue Geometric Refractor] #P-CJS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Blue Geometric Refractor] #P-CJS sells for $365 against $86.96 raw: a $278 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($177) 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)
- $86.96
- PSA 10
- $365
- PSA 9
- $177
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 | $365 | +$253 | +$228 | +$128 |
| PSA 9 | $177 | +$65.03 | +$40.03 | −$59.97 |
| PSA 8 | $117 | +$5.36 | −$19.64 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $86.96 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% | $224 | +$86.93 |
| 50% | $271 | +$134 |
| 75% | $318 | +$181 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $474 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $365 | −$109 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $219 | −$255 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $219 | −$255 | 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 [Blue Geometric Refractor] #P-CJS — FAQ
Is CJ Stroud [Blue Geometric Refractor] #P-CJS worth grading?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Blue Geometric Refractor] #P-CJS sells for $365 against $86.96 raw: a $278 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($177) 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 CJ Stroud [Blue Geometric Refractor] #P-CJS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Blue Geometric Refractor] #P-CJS (Football Cards 2024 Topps Finest Prodigies Autograph) sells for about $365 versus $86.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CJ Stroud [Blue Geometric Refractor] #P-CJS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $474, ahead of PSA 10 at $365. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CJ Stroud [Blue Geometric Refractor] #P-CJS 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.
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