Is Tyler Shough #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tyler Shough #18 sells for $443 against $174 raw: a $269 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($212) 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)
- $174
- PSA 10
- $443
- PSA 9
- $212
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $443 | +$244 | +$219 | +$119 |
| PSA 9 | $212 | +$13.38 | −$11.62 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $180 | −$18.62 | −$43.62 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $174 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% | $270 | +$46.00 |
| 50% | $327 | +$104 |
| 75% | $385 | +$161 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $575 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $443 | −$133 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $266 | −$309 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $266 | −$309 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $443 | $266 | $575 | $266 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $290 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $212 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $180 |
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Grading Tyler Shough #18 — FAQ
Is Tyler Shough #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tyler Shough #18 sells for $443 against $174 raw: a $269 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($212) 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 Tyler Shough #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tyler Shough #18 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Mosaic Stained Glass) sells for about $443 versus $174 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tyler Shough #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $575, ahead of PSA 10 at $443. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tyler Shough #18 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 Tyler Shough #18 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tyler Shough #18 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $212).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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