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Is CJ Stroud [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #EQA-CS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #EQA-CS sells for $554 against $142 raw: a $412 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($188) 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)
- $142
- PSA 10
- $554
- PSA 9
- $188
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $554 | +$387 | +$362 | +$262 |
| PSA 9 | $188 | +$20.75 | −$4.25 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $128 | −$39.19 | −$64.19 | −$164 |
Net = sale price − $142 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% | $279 | +$87.39 |
| 50% | $371 | +$179 |
| 75% | $462 | +$271 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $720 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $554 | −$166 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $332 | −$388 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $332 | −$388 | 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 [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #EQA-CS — FAQ
Is CJ Stroud [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #EQA-CS worth grading?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #EQA-CS sells for $554 against $142 raw: a $412 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($188) 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 [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #EQA-CS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #EQA-CS (Football Cards 2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome Equinox Autograph) sells for about $554 versus $142 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CJ Stroud [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #EQA-CS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $720, ahead of PSA 10 at $554. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CJ Stroud [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #EQA-CS 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 CJ Stroud [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #EQA-CS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CJ Stroud [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #EQA-CS breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $188).
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