Is Zay Flowers #SM-ZFS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Zay Flowers #SM-ZFS sells for $102 against $17.99 raw: a $84.49 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.77) 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)
- $17.99
- PSA 10
- $102
- PSA 9
- $48.77
- Gem premium
- 5.7×
- 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 | $102 | +$59.49 | +$34.49 | −$65.51 |
| PSA 9 | $48.77 | +$5.78 | −$19.22 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $20.83 | −$22.16 | −$47.16 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $17.99 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% | $62.20 | −$5.79 |
| 50% | $75.63 | +$7.64 |
| 75% | $89.05 | +$21.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $102 | −$30.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $61.00 | −$72.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $61.00 | −$72.00 | 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 Zay Flowers #SM-ZFS — FAQ
Is Zay Flowers #SM-ZFS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zay Flowers #SM-ZFS sells for $102 against $17.99 raw: a $84.49 spread, 5.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.77) 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 Zay Flowers #SM-ZFS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zay Flowers #SM-ZFS (Football Cards 2025 Panini Donruss Signature Marks) sells for about $102 versus $17.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zay Flowers #SM-ZFS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $102. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zay Flowers #SM-ZFS 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 Zay Flowers #SM-ZFS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zay Flowers #SM-ZFS breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.77).
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