Is Colston Loveland #304 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Colston Loveland #304 sells for $176 against $65.92 raw: a $110 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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)
- $65.92
- PSA 10
- $176
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $176 | +$85.47 | +$60.47 | −$39.53 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | +$9.08 | −$15.92 | −$116 |
| PSA 8 | $53.64 | −$37.28 | −$62.28 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $65.92 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% | $119 | +$3.18 |
| 50% | $138 | +$22.27 |
| 75% | $157 | +$41.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $229 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $176 | −$52.61 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $106 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $106 | −$123 | 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 Colston Loveland #304 — FAQ
Is Colston Loveland #304 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Colston Loveland #304 sells for $176 against $65.92 raw: a $110 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($100) 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 Colston Loveland #304 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Colston Loveland #304 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Mosaic Rookie Autographs) sells for about $176 versus $65.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Colston Loveland #304?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $229, ahead of PSA 10 at $176. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Colston Loveland #304 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 Colston Loveland #304 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Colston Loveland #304 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $100).
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