Is Don Shula #185 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Don Shula #185 sell for $18.00, only $17.00 above the $1.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.00
- PSA 10
- $18.00
- PSA 9
- $13.92
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $18.00 | −$8.00 | −$33.00 | −$133 |
| PSA 9 | $13.92 | −$12.08 | −$37.08 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $7.18 | −$18.82 | −$43.82 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 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% | $14.94 | −$36.06 |
| 50% | $15.96 | −$35.04 |
| 75% | $16.98 | −$34.02 |
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 | $23.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $18.00 | −$5.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $11.00 | −$12.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $11.00 | −$12.00 | 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 Don Shula #185 — FAQ
Is Don Shula #185 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Don Shula #185 sell for $18.00, only $17.00 above the $1.00 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.92) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Don Shula #185 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Don Shula #185 (Football Cards 1990 Pro Set) sells for about $18.00 versus $1.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Don Shula #185?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $23.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $18.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Don Shula #185 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.
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