Is Vinny Testaverde #352 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 43× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Vinny Testaverde #352 sells for $68.22 against $1.57 raw: a $66.65 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.57
- PSA 10
- $68.22
- PSA 9
- $18.08
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $68.22 | +$41.65 | +$16.65 | −$83.35 |
| PSA 9 | $18.08 | −$8.49 | −$33.49 | −$133 |
| PSA 8 | $5.50 | −$21.07 | −$46.07 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.57 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% | $30.61 | −$20.96 |
| 50% | $43.15 | −$8.42 |
| 75% | $55.69 | +$4.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $89.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $68.22 | −$20.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $49.99 | −$39.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $68.22 | $41.00 | $89.00 | $49.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.08 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.00 |
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Grading Vinny Testaverde #352 — FAQ
Is Vinny Testaverde #352 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vinny Testaverde #352 sells for $68.22 against $1.57 raw: a $66.65 spread, 43× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Vinny Testaverde #352 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vinny Testaverde #352 (Football Cards 1988 Topps) sells for about $68.22 versus $1.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vinny Testaverde #352?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $89.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $68.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vinny Testaverde #352 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 Vinny Testaverde #352 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vinny Testaverde #352 breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.08).
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