Is Jon Jones #CVA-JJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jon Jones #CVA-JJ sells for $803 against $160 raw: a $643 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($255) 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)
- $160
- PSA 10
- $803
- PSA 9
- $255
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $803 | +$618 | +$593 | +$493 |
| PSA 9 | $255 | +$70.00 | +$45.00 | −$55.00 |
| PSA 8 | $145 | −$40.20 | −$65.20 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $160 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% | $392 | +$182 |
| 50% | $529 | +$319 |
| 75% | $666 | +$456 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,044 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $803 | −$241 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $482 | −$562 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $482 | −$562 | 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 | $803 | $482 | $1,044 | $482 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $459 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $255 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $145 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Jon Jones #CVA-JJ — FAQ
Is Jon Jones #CVA-JJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jon Jones #CVA-JJ sells for $803 against $160 raw: a $643 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($255) 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 Jon Jones #CVA-JJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jon Jones #CVA-JJ (Ufc Cards 2025 Topps Chrome UFC Veteran Autograph) sells for about $803 versus $160 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jon Jones #CVA-JJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,044, ahead of PSA 10 at $803. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jon Jones #CVA-JJ 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.
Is your UFC card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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