Is Calvin Johnson #BS-CJN worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson #BS-CJN sells for $112 against $1.35 raw: a $111 spread, 83× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.97) 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)
- $1.35
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $35.97
- Gem premium
- 83×
- 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 | $112 | +$85.59 | +$60.59 | −$39.41 |
| PSA 9 | $35.97 | +$9.62 | −$15.38 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $11.20 | −$15.15 | −$40.15 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.35 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% | $54.96 | +$3.61 |
| 50% | $73.95 | +$22.61 |
| 75% | $92.95 | +$41.60 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$34.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$79.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$79.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $112 | $67.00 | $146 | $67.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $50.85 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.97 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.20 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Calvin Johnson #BS-CJN — FAQ
Is Calvin Johnson #BS-CJN worth grading?
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson #BS-CJN sells for $112 against $1.35 raw: a $111 spread, 83× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.97) 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 Calvin Johnson #BS-CJN worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson #BS-CJN (Football Cards 2025 Panini Donruss Bomb Squad) sells for about $112 versus $1.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 83× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Calvin Johnson #BS-CJN?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Calvin Johnson #BS-CJN 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 Calvin Johnson #BS-CJN break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Calvin Johnson #BS-CJN breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $35.97).
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