Is Michael Penix Jr. #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. #2 brings $162 versus $95.00 raw — a $66.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($95.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $95.00
- PSA 10
- $162
- PSA 9
- $95.10
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $162 | +$41.66 | +$16.66 | −$83.34 |
| PSA 9 | $95.10 | −$24.90 | −$49.90 | −$150 |
| PSA 8 | $49.45 | −$70.55 | −$95.55 | −$196 |
Net = sale price − $95.00 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% | $112 | −$33.26 |
| 50% | $128 | −$16.62 |
| 75% | $145 | +$0.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 75%. 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 | $210 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $162 | −$48.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $97.00 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $97.00 | −$113 | 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 Michael Penix Jr. #2 — FAQ
Is Michael Penix Jr. #2 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. #2 brings $162 versus $95.00 raw — a $66.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($95.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. #2 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Penix Jr. #2 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Luminance Animation) sells for about $162 versus $95.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Penix Jr. #2?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $210, ahead of PSA 10 at $162. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Penix Jr. #2 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 Michael Penix Jr. #2 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Penix Jr. #2 breaks even when it gems about 75% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $95.10).
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