Is Matt Suhey #305 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matt Suhey #305 sells for $115 against $2.00 raw: a $113 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.83) 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)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $30.83
- Gem premium
- 57×
- 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 | $115 | +$87.50 | +$62.50 | −$37.50 |
| PSA 9 | $30.83 | +$3.83 | −$21.17 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$2.01 | −$27.01 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $51.75 | −$0.25 |
| 50% | $72.66 | +$20.66 |
| 75% | $93.58 | +$41.58 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $149 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$34.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$80.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$80.00 | 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 Matt Suhey #305 — FAQ
Is Matt Suhey #305 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matt Suhey #305 sells for $115 against $2.00 raw: a $113 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.83) 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 Matt Suhey #305 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matt Suhey #305 (Football Cards 1982 Topps) sells for about $115 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matt Suhey #305?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $149, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matt Suhey #305 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 Matt Suhey #305 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Matt Suhey #305 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.83).
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