Is Tetairoa McMillan #309 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tetairoa McMillan #309 brings $163 versus $62.25 raw — a $101 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($75.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $62.25
- PSA 10
- $163
- PSA 9
- $75.00
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $163 | +$75.79 | +$50.79 | −$49.21 |
| PSA 9 | $75.00 | −$12.25 | −$37.25 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $49.46 | −$37.79 | −$62.79 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $62.25 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% | $97.01 | −$15.24 |
| 50% | $119 | +$6.77 |
| 75% | $141 | +$28.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 | $212 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $163 | −$48.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.00 | −$114 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $98.00 | −$114 | 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 Tetairoa McMillan #309 — FAQ
Is Tetairoa McMillan #309 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tetairoa McMillan #309 brings $163 versus $62.25 raw — a $101 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($75.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tetairoa McMillan #309 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tetairoa McMillan #309 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Mosaic Rookie Autographs) sells for about $163 versus $62.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tetairoa McMillan #309?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $212, ahead of PSA 10 at $163. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tetairoa McMillan #309 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 Tetairoa McMillan #309 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tetairoa McMillan #309 breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $75.00).
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