Is Mike Munchak #253 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mike Munchak #253 sells for $1,269 against $2.36 raw: a $1,267 spread, 538× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.97) 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)
- $2.36
- PSA 10
- $1,269
- PSA 9
- $46.97
- Gem premium
- 538×
- 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 | $1,269 | +$1,242 | +$1,217 | +$1,117 |
| PSA 9 | $46.97 | +$19.61 | −$5.39 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$9.86 | −$34.86 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $2.36 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% | $352 | +$300 |
| 50% | $658 | +$606 |
| 75% | $963 | +$911 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $1,650 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,269 | −$381 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $761 | −$889 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $761 | −$889 | 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 | $1,269 | $761 | $1,650 | $761 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $76.05 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.97 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $17.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.60 |
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Grading Mike Munchak #253 — FAQ
Is Mike Munchak #253 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mike Munchak #253 sells for $1,269 against $2.36 raw: a $1,267 spread, 538× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.97) 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 Mike Munchak #253 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mike Munchak #253 (Football Cards 1985 Topps) sells for about $1,269 versus $2.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 538× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mike Munchak #253?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,650, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,269. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mike Munchak #253 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 Mike Munchak #253 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mike Munchak #253 breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.97).
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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