Is Christian McCaffrey, Ed McCaffrey #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Christian McCaffrey, Ed McCaffrey #18 sells for $52.50 against $8.94 raw: a $43.56 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.28) 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)
- $8.94
- PSA 10
- $52.50
- PSA 9
- $34.28
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $52.50 | +$18.56 | −$6.44 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $34.28 | +$0.34 | −$24.66 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $11.61 | −$22.33 | −$47.33 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $8.94 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% | $38.84 | −$20.10 |
| 50% | $43.39 | −$15.55 |
| 75% | $47.95 | −$10.99 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $74.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $68.00 | −$6.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $52.50 | −$22.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$42.99 | 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 Christian McCaffrey, Ed McCaffrey #18 — FAQ
Is Christian McCaffrey, Ed McCaffrey #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Christian McCaffrey, Ed McCaffrey #18 sells for $52.50 against $8.94 raw: a $43.56 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.28) 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 Christian McCaffrey, Ed McCaffrey #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Christian McCaffrey, Ed McCaffrey #18 (Football Cards 2017 Panini Donruss Optic Illusions) sells for about $52.50 versus $8.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Christian McCaffrey, Ed McCaffrey #18?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $74.99, ahead of BGS 10 at $68.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Christian McCaffrey, Ed McCaffrey #18 need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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.
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