Is Stephon Castle #TCA-SCA worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Stephon Castle #TCA-SCA brings $465 versus $175 raw — a $290 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($148) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $175
- PSA 10
- $465
- PSA 9
- $148
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $465 | +$265 | +$240 | +$140 |
| PSA 9 | $148 | −$52.12 | −$77.12 | −$177 |
| PSA 8 | $78.77 | −$121 | −$146 | −$246 |
Net = sale price − $175 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% | $227 | +$2.25 |
| 50% | $306 | +$81.63 |
| 75% | $386 | +$161 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $605 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $465 | −$140 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $279 | −$326 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $279 | −$326 | 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 Stephon Castle #TCA-SCA — FAQ
Is Stephon Castle #TCA-SCA worth grading?
A PSA 10 Stephon Castle #TCA-SCA brings $465 versus $175 raw — a $290 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($148) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Stephon Castle #TCA-SCA worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Stephon Castle #TCA-SCA (Basketball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Autograph) sells for about $465 versus $175 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Stephon Castle #TCA-SCA?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $605, ahead of PSA 10 at $465. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Stephon Castle #TCA-SCA 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 Stephon Castle #TCA-SCA break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Stephon Castle #TCA-SCA breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $148).
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