Is Saquon Barkley #306 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Saquon Barkley #306 brings $275 versus $124 raw — a $150 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($105) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $124
- PSA 10
- $275
- PSA 9
- $105
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $275 | +$125 | +$100 | +$0.21 |
| PSA 9 | $105 | −$44.29 | −$69.29 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $124 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% | $147 | −$26.92 |
| 50% | $190 | +$15.46 |
| 75% | $232 | +$57.83 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $357 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $275 | −$82.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $165 | −$192 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $165 | −$192 | 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 | $275 | $165 | $357 | $165 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $116 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $105 |
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Grading Saquon Barkley #306 — FAQ
Is Saquon Barkley #306 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Saquon Barkley #306 brings $275 versus $124 raw — a $150 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($105) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Saquon Barkley #306 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Saquon Barkley #306 (Football Cards 2017 Panini Select '18 NFL Draft Xrc Prizm Redemption) sells for about $275 versus $124 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Saquon Barkley #306?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $357, ahead of PSA 10 at $275. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Saquon Barkley #306 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 Saquon Barkley #306 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Saquon Barkley #306 breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $105).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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