Is Jon Jones #BZK-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jon Jones #BZK-9 sells for $125 against $40.00 raw: a $85.00 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.33) 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)
- $40.00
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $69.33
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 | $125 | +$60.00 | +$35.00 | −$65.00 |
| PSA 9 | $69.33 | +$4.33 | −$20.67 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $40.10 | −$24.90 | −$49.90 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $40.00 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% | $83.25 | −$6.75 |
| 50% | $97.16 | +$7.16 |
| 75% | $111 | +$21.08 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $163 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $125 | $75.00 | $163 | $75.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $123 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $69.33 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $40.10 |
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Grading Jon Jones #BZK-9 — FAQ
Is Jon Jones #BZK-9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jon Jones #BZK-9 sells for $125 against $40.00 raw: a $85.00 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($69.33) 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 #BZK-9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jon Jones #BZK-9 (Ufc Cards 2025 Topps Chrome UFC Berzerker) sells for about $125 versus $40.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.1× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jon Jones #BZK-9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $163, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jon Jones #BZK-9 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 Jon Jones #BZK-9 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jon Jones #BZK-9 breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $69.33).
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