Is John Friesz #309 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 John Friesz #309 sells for $92.10 against $1.39 raw: a $90.71 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.98) 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)
- $1.39
- PSA 10
- $92.10
- PSA 9
- $29.98
- Gem premium
- 66×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $92.10 | +$65.71 | +$40.71 | −$59.29 |
| PSA 9 | $29.98 | +$3.59 | −$21.41 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $9.46 | −$16.93 | −$41.93 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.39 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% | $45.51 | −$5.88 |
| 50% | $61.04 | +$9.65 |
| 75% | $76.57 | +$25.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $92.10 | −$27.90 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$65.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$65.00 | 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 John Friesz #309 — FAQ
Is John Friesz #309 worth grading?
A PSA 10 John Friesz #309 sells for $92.10 against $1.39 raw: a $90.71 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.98) 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 John Friesz #309 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 John Friesz #309 (Football Cards 1990 Panini Score) sells for about $92.10 versus $1.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 66× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for John Friesz #309?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $120, ahead of PSA 10 at $92.10. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does John Friesz #309 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 John Friesz #309 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting John Friesz #309 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.98).
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