Is Jayden Higgins [Signature] #138 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jayden Higgins [Signature] #138 sells for $55.45 against $5.87 raw: a $49.58 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.87
- PSA 10
- $55.45
- PSA 9
- $19.40
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $55.45 | +$24.58 | −$0.42 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $19.40 | −$11.47 | −$36.47 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $10.54 | −$20.33 | −$45.33 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $5.87 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% | $28.41 | −$27.46 |
| 50% | $37.42 | −$18.45 |
| 75% | $46.44 | −$9.43 |
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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.45 | −$16.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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.
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Grading Jayden Higgins [Signature] #138 — FAQ
Is Jayden Higgins [Signature] #138 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jayden Higgins [Signature] #138 sells for $55.45 against $5.87 raw: a $49.58 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.40) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jayden Higgins [Signature] #138 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jayden Higgins [Signature] #138 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Absolute) sells for about $55.45 versus $5.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jayden Higgins [Signature] #138?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.45. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jayden Higgins [Signature] #138 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.
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