Is Archie Manning #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Archie Manning #5 sells for $365 against $163 raw: a $201 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($230) 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)
- $163
- PSA 10
- $365
- PSA 9
- $230
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $365 | +$176 | +$151 | +$51.39 |
| PSA 9 | $230 | +$41.62 | +$16.62 | −$83.38 |
| PSA 8 | $223 | +$34.12 | +$9.12 | −$90.88 |
Net = sale price − $163 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% | $264 | +$50.31 |
| 50% | $297 | +$84.00 |
| 75% | $331 | +$118 |
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 | $450 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $365 | −$85.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $280 | −$170 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $255 | −$195 | 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 Archie Manning #5 — FAQ
Is Archie Manning #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Archie Manning #5 sells for $365 against $163 raw: a $201 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($230) 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 Archie Manning #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Archie Manning #5 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Donruss Downtown) sells for about $365 versus $163 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Archie Manning #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $450, ahead of PSA 10 at $365. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Archie Manning #5 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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