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Is Caleb Williams [Gold] #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Gold] #4 sells for $12,000 against $5,500 raw: a $6,500 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,277) 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)
- $5,500
- PSA 10
- $12,000
- PSA 9
- $8,277
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- As of
- Oct 27, 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 | $12,000 | +$6,475 | +$6,450 | +$6,350 |
| PSA 9 | $8,277 | +$2,752 | +$2,727 | +$2,627 |
| PSA 8 | $1,490 | −$4,035 | −$4,060 | −$4,160 |
Net = sale price − $5,500 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% | $9,208 | +$3,658 |
| 50% | $10,139 | +$4,589 |
| 75% | $11,069 | +$5,519 |
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 | $15,600 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $12,000 | −$3,600 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7,200 | −$8,400 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4,800 | −$10,800 | 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 Caleb Williams [Gold] #4 — FAQ
Is Caleb Williams [Gold] #4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Gold] #4 sells for $12,000 against $5,500 raw: a $6,500 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($8,277) 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 Caleb Williams [Gold] #4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Caleb Williams [Gold] #4 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Absolute Kaboom Horizontal) sells for about $12,000 versus $5,500 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Oct 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Caleb Williams [Gold] #4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $15,600, ahead of PSA 10 at $12,000. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Caleb Williams [Gold] #4 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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