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Is J.J. McCarthy [Dragon] #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy [Dragon] #10 brings $561 versus $338 raw — a $223 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($181) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $338
- PSA 10
- $561
- PSA 9
- $181
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $561 | +$198 | +$173 | +$73.00 |
| PSA 9 | $181 | −$183 | −$208 | −$308 |
Net = sale price − $338 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% | $276 | −$112 |
| 50% | $371 | −$17.25 |
| 75% | $466 | +$77.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. 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 | $729 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $561 | −$168 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $337 | −$392 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $337 | −$392 | 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 J.J. McCarthy [Dragon] #10 — FAQ
Is J.J. McCarthy [Dragon] #10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy [Dragon] #10 brings $561 versus $338 raw — a $223 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($181) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy [Dragon] #10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 J.J. McCarthy [Dragon] #10 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Retro Series) sells for about $561 versus $338 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for J.J. McCarthy [Dragon] #10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $729, ahead of PSA 10 at $561. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does J.J. McCarthy [Dragon] #10 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 J.J. McCarthy [Dragon] #10 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting J.J. McCarthy [Dragon] #10 breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $181).
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