Is Matthew Golden #17 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Matthew Golden #17 brings $123 versus $72.63 raw — a $49.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $72.63
- PSA 10
- $123
- PSA 9
- $72.00
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $123 | +$24.87 | −$0.13 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $72.00 | −$25.63 | −$50.63 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $69.44 | −$28.19 | −$53.19 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $72.63 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% | $84.63 | −$38.00 |
| 50% | $97.25 | −$25.38 |
| 75% | $110 | −$12.75 |
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 | $159 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $123 | −$36.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $74.00 | −$85.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $74.00 | −$85.00 | 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 Matthew Golden #17 — FAQ
Is Matthew Golden #17 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Golden #17 brings $123 versus $72.63 raw — a $49.87 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($72.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Matthew Golden #17 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Golden #17 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Phoenix Genies) sells for about $123 versus $72.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Golden #17?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $159, ahead of PSA 10 at $123. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Golden #17 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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