Is Kaleb Johnson #21 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Kaleb Johnson #21 sells for $99.00 against $41.71 raw: a $57.29 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.50) 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)
- $41.71
- PSA 10
- $99.00
- PSA 9
- $72.50
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $99.00 | +$32.29 | +$7.29 | −$92.71 |
| PSA 9 | $72.50 | +$5.79 | −$19.21 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $38.51 | −$28.20 | −$53.20 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $41.71 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% | $79.13 | −$12.59 |
| 50% | $85.75 | −$5.96 |
| 75% | $92.38 | +$0.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 72%. 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 | $129 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Kaleb Johnson #21 — FAQ
Is Kaleb Johnson #21 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Kaleb Johnson #21 sells for $99.00 against $41.71 raw: a $57.29 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($72.50) 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 Kaleb Johnson #21 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Kaleb Johnson #21 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Mosaic Stained Glass) sells for about $99.00 versus $41.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Kaleb Johnson #21?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $129, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kaleb Johnson #21 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 Kaleb Johnson #21 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Kaleb Johnson #21 breaks even when it gems about 72% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $72.50).
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