Is Barry Sanders #88 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Barry Sanders #88 sells for $72.50 against $2.38 raw: a $70.12 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.95) 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)
- $2.38
- PSA 10
- $72.50
- PSA 9
- $36.95
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $72.50 | +$45.12 | +$20.12 | −$79.88 |
| PSA 9 | $36.95 | +$9.57 | −$15.43 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $10.64 | −$16.74 | −$41.74 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.38 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% | $45.84 | −$6.54 |
| 50% | $54.73 | +$2.34 |
| 75% | $63.61 | +$11.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. 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 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $72.50 | −$21.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.01 | −$62.99 | 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 Barry Sanders #88 — FAQ
Is Barry Sanders #88 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Barry Sanders #88 sells for $72.50 against $2.38 raw: a $70.12 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.95) 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 #88 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Barry Sanders #88 (Football Cards 1993 SP) sells for about $72.50 versus $2.38 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Barry Sanders #88?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $72.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Barry Sanders #88 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 #88 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Barry Sanders #88 breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.95).
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