Is R. Joshua Dobbs #RA-JD worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 R. Joshua Dobbs #RA-JD brings $46.69 versus $14.00 raw — a $32.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.00
- PSA 10
- $46.69
- PSA 9
- $23.97
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 | $46.69 | +$7.69 | −$17.31 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $23.97 | −$15.03 | −$40.03 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $15.86 | −$23.14 | −$48.14 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $14.00 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% | $29.65 | −$34.35 |
| 50% | $35.33 | −$28.67 |
| 75% | $41.01 | −$22.99 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.69 | −$14.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 | $46.69 | $28.00 | $61.00 | $32.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $39.66 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $23.97 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.86 |
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Grading R. Joshua Dobbs #RA-JD — FAQ
Is R. Joshua Dobbs #RA-JD worth grading?
A PSA 10 R. Joshua Dobbs #RA-JD brings $46.69 versus $14.00 raw — a $32.69 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.97) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 R. Joshua Dobbs #RA-JD worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 R. Joshua Dobbs #RA-JD (Football Cards 2017 Panini Origins Rookie Autographs) sells for about $46.69 versus $14.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.3× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for R. Joshua Dobbs #RA-JD?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does R. Joshua Dobbs #RA-JD 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 football 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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