Is Barry Sanders: Rookie of the Year #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Barry Sanders: Rookie of the Year #1 sells for $197 against $1.13 raw: a $196 spread, 174× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.89) 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)
- $1.13
- PSA 10
- $197
- PSA 9
- $26.89
- Gem premium
- 174×
- 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 | $197 | +$171 | +$146 | +$45.57 |
| PSA 9 | $26.89 | +$0.76 | −$24.24 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $15.12 | −$11.01 | −$36.01 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.13 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% | $69.34 | +$18.21 |
| 50% | $112 | +$60.66 |
| 75% | $154 | +$103 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $256 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $200 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $197 | −$59.30 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $118 | −$138 | 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 | $197 | $118 | $256 | $200 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $30.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.89 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.12 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.87 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Barry Sanders: Rookie of the Year #1 — FAQ
Is Barry Sanders: Rookie of the Year #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Barry Sanders: Rookie of the Year #1 sells for $197 against $1.13 raw: a $196 spread, 174× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.89) 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 Barry Sanders: Rookie of the Year #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Barry Sanders: Rookie of the Year #1 (Football Cards 1990 Pro Set) sells for about $197 versus $1.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 174× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Barry Sanders: Rookie of the Year #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $256, ahead of SGC 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Barry Sanders: Rookie of the Year #1 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 Barry Sanders: Rookie of the Year #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Barry Sanders: Rookie of the Year #1 breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.89).
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