Is C.J. Stroud #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 C.J. Stroud #12 brings $176 versus $78.83 raw — a $96.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($87.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $78.83
- PSA 10
- $176
- PSA 9
- $87.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $176 | +$71.82 | +$46.82 | −$53.18 |
| PSA 9 | $87.00 | −$16.83 | −$41.83 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $46.98 | −$56.85 | −$81.85 | −$182 |
Net = sale price − $78.83 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% | $109 | −$19.67 |
| 50% | $131 | +$2.49 |
| 75% | $153 | +$24.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. 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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $176 | −$52.35 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $176 | $105 | $228 | $105 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $96.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $87.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $46.98 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $38.00 |
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Grading C.J. Stroud #12 — FAQ
Is C.J. Stroud #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 C.J. Stroud #12 brings $176 versus $78.83 raw — a $96.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($87.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 C.J. Stroud #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 C.J. Stroud #12 (Football Cards 2024 Panini Donruss Optic Sunday Kings) sells for about $176 versus $78.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for C.J. Stroud #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $228, ahead of PSA 10 at $176. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does C.J. Stroud #12 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 C.J. Stroud #12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting C.J. Stroud #12 breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $87.00).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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