Is Christian McCaffrey #271 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Christian McCaffrey #271 sells for $65.50 against $4.18 raw: a $61.32 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.40) 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)
- $4.18
- PSA 10
- $65.50
- PSA 9
- $29.40
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $65.50 | +$36.32 | +$11.32 | −$88.68 |
| PSA 9 | $29.40 | +$0.22 | −$24.78 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$9.18 | −$34.18 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $4.18 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% | $38.42 | −$15.76 |
| 50% | $47.45 | −$6.73 |
| 75% | $56.48 | +$2.30 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 69%. 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 | $85.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $65.50 | −$19.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$46.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$55.00 | 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 | $65.50 | $39.00 | $85.00 | $30.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $46.43 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.40 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $3.46 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Christian McCaffrey #271 — FAQ
Is Christian McCaffrey #271 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Christian McCaffrey #271 sells for $65.50 against $4.18 raw: a $61.32 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.40) 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 #271 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Christian McCaffrey #271 (Football Cards 2017 Panini Rookies & Stars) sells for about $65.50 versus $4.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Christian McCaffrey #271?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $85.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $65.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Christian McCaffrey #271 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 Christian McCaffrey #271 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Christian McCaffrey #271 breaks even when it gems about 69% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.40).
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