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Is Troy Aikman [Foil] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Troy Aikman [Foil] #1 brings $40.07 versus $1.54 raw — a $38.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.54
- PSA 10
- $40.07
- PSA 9
- $10.00
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $40.07 | +$13.53 | −$11.47 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | −$16.54 | −$41.54 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $8.64 | −$17.90 | −$42.90 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.54 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% | $17.52 | −$34.02 |
| 50% | $25.04 | −$26.50 |
| 75% | $32.55 | −$18.99 |
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 | $52.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.07 | −$11.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 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 Troy Aikman [Foil] #1 — FAQ
Is Troy Aikman [Foil] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Troy Aikman [Foil] #1 brings $40.07 versus $1.54 raw — a $38.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Troy Aikman [Foil] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Troy Aikman [Foil] #1 (Football Cards 1993 Bowman) sells for about $40.07 versus $1.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Troy Aikman [Foil] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $52.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Troy Aikman [Foil] #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.
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