Is Roki Sasaki #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Roki Sasaki #3 brings $33.00 versus $5.99 raw — a $27.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.99
- PSA 10
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $14.30
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $33.00 | +$2.01 | −$22.99 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $14.30 | −$16.69 | −$41.69 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $7.43 | −$23.56 | −$48.56 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $5.99 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% | $18.98 | −$37.02 |
| 50% | $23.65 | −$32.34 |
| 75% | $28.32 | −$27.66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $33.00 | −$107 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $26.98 | −$113 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$120 | 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 | $33.00 | $140 | $26.98 | $20.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $18.50 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.30 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.43 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $2.25 |
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Grading Roki Sasaki #3 — FAQ
Is Roki Sasaki #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roki Sasaki #3 brings $33.00 versus $5.99 raw — a $27.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.30) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Roki Sasaki #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roki Sasaki #3 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Now) sells for about $33.00 versus $5.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roki Sasaki #3?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $140, ahead of PSA 10 at $33.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roki Sasaki #3 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
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