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Is Joe Montana [Error 31,054 TD's] #10 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Joe Montana [Error 31,054 TD's] #10 brings $40.99 versus $3.71 raw — a $37.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.71
- PSA 10
- $40.99
- PSA 9
- $17.72
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $40.99 | +$12.28 | −$12.72 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $17.72 | −$10.99 | −$35.99 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $11.99 | −$16.72 | −$41.72 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $3.71 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% | $23.54 | −$30.17 |
| 50% | $29.36 | −$24.36 |
| 75% | $35.17 | −$18.54 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.99 | −$12.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$28.00 | 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 | $40.99 | $25.00 | $53.00 | $25.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $23.50 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $17.72 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $0.99 |
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Grading Joe Montana [Error 31,054 TD's] #10 — FAQ
Is Joe Montana [Error 31,054 TD's] #10 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Joe Montana [Error 31,054 TD's] #10 brings $40.99 versus $3.71 raw — a $37.28 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Joe Montana [Error 31,054 TD's] #10 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Joe Montana [Error 31,054 TD's] #10 (Football Cards 1990 Fleer) sells for about $40.99 versus $3.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Joe Montana [Error 31,054 TD's] #10?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Joe Montana [Error 31,054 TD's] #10 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.
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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