Is Lamar Jackson #44 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson #44 brings $4,610 versus $2,300 raw — a $2,310 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,628) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,300
- PSA 10
- $4,610
- PSA 9
- $1,628
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $4,610 | +$2,285 | +$2,260 | +$2,160 |
| PSA 9 | $1,628 | −$698 | −$723 | −$823 |
| PSA 8 | $970 | −$1,355 | −$1,380 | −$1,480 |
Net = sale price − $2,300 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% | $2,373 | +$23.08 |
| 50% | $3,119 | +$769 |
| 75% | $3,864 | +$1,514 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $5,993 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,610 | −$1,383 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,766 | −$3,227 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,766 | −$3,227 | 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 Lamar Jackson #44 — FAQ
Is Lamar Jackson #44 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson #44 brings $4,610 versus $2,300 raw — a $2,310 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,628) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Lamar Jackson #44 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson #44 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Absolute Kaboom Vertical) sells for about $4,610 versus $2,300 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lamar Jackson #44?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,993, ahead of PSA 10 at $4,610. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lamar Jackson #44 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 Lamar Jackson #44 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lamar Jackson #44 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,628).
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