Is Derek Carr #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Derek Carr #3 brings $327 versus $230 raw — a $97.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($234) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $230
- PSA 10
- $327
- PSA 9
- $234
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $327 | +$72.45 | +$47.45 | −$52.55 |
| PSA 9 | $234 | −$21.47 | −$46.47 | −$146 |
| PSA 8 | $170 | −$85.37 | −$110 | −$210 |
Net = sale price − $230 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% | $257 | −$22.99 |
| 50% | $280 | +$0.49 |
| 75% | $304 | +$23.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $426 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $355 | −$71.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $327 | −$98.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $196 | −$230 | 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 Derek Carr #3 — FAQ
Is Derek Carr #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Carr #3 brings $327 versus $230 raw — a $97.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($234) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Derek Carr #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Carr #3 (Football Cards 2023 Panini Donruss Optic International Downtown) sells for about $327 versus $230 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Carr #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $426, ahead of SGC 10 at $355. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Carr #3 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 Derek Carr #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Carr #3 breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $234).
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