Is Brett Favre #696 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Brett Favre #696 brings $35.05 versus $1.42 raw — a $33.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.42
- PSA 10
- $35.05
- PSA 9
- $15.21
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $35.05 | +$8.63 | −$16.37 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $15.21 | −$11.21 | −$36.21 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$16.43 | −$41.43 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $1.42 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% | $20.17 | −$31.25 |
| 50% | $25.13 | −$26.29 |
| 75% | $30.09 | −$21.33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $49.49 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $46.00 | −$3.49 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $35.05 | −$14.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$28.49 | 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 | $35.05 | $21.00 | $46.00 | $49.49 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.49 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.21 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.01 |
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Grading Brett Favre #696 — FAQ
Is Brett Favre #696 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brett Favre #696 brings $35.05 versus $1.42 raw — a $33.63 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Brett Favre #696 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brett Favre #696 (Football Cards 1992 Topps) sells for about $35.05 versus $1.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brett Favre #696?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $49.49, ahead of BGS 10 at $46.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brett Favre #696 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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