Is CJ Stroud [Sun] #PPSU-CS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Sun] #PPSU-CS sells for $80.00 against $31.55 raw: a $48.45 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.88) 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)
- $31.55
- PSA 10
- $80.00
- PSA 9
- $58.88
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $80.00 | +$23.45 | −$1.55 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $58.88 | +$2.33 | −$22.67 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $31.05 | −$25.50 | −$50.50 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $31.55 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% | $64.16 | −$17.39 |
| 50% | $69.44 | −$12.11 |
| 75% | $74.72 | −$6.83 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $104 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $80.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$56.00 | 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 [Sun] #PPSU-CS — FAQ
Is CJ Stroud [Sun] #PPSU-CS worth grading?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Sun] #PPSU-CS sells for $80.00 against $31.55 raw: a $48.45 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.88) 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 [Sun] #PPSU-CS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CJ Stroud [Sun] #PPSU-CS (Football Cards 2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome Planetary Pursuit) sells for about $80.00 versus $31.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CJ Stroud [Sun] #PPSU-CS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $104, ahead of PSA 10 at $80.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CJ Stroud [Sun] #PPSU-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.
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