Is Patrick Mahomes II #204 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #204 sells for $375 against $103 raw: a $273 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($169) 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)
- $103
- PSA 10
- $375
- PSA 9
- $169
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $375 | +$248 | +$223 | +$123 |
| PSA 9 | $169 | +$41.25 | +$16.25 | −$83.75 |
| PSA 8 | $127 | −$0.15 | −$25.15 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $103 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% | $220 | +$67.86 |
| 50% | $272 | +$119 |
| 75% | $324 | +$171 |
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 | $488 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $375 | −$113 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $270 | −$218 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $225 | −$263 | 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 | $375 | $225 | $488 | $270 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $190 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $169 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $127 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $102 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Patrick Mahomes II #204 — FAQ
Is Patrick Mahomes II #204 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #204 sells for $375 against $103 raw: a $273 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($169) 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 Patrick Mahomes II #204 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Patrick Mahomes II #204 (Football Cards 2017 Panini Playoff) sells for about $375 versus $103 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Patrick Mahomes II #204?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $488, ahead of PSA 10 at $375. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Patrick Mahomes II #204 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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