Is Jerry Rice #240 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jerry Rice #240 sells for $41.57 against $1.35 raw: a $40.22 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.35
- PSA 10
- $41.57
- PSA 9
- $11.49
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $41.57 | +$15.22 | −$9.78 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $11.49 | −$14.86 | −$39.86 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $5.77 | −$20.58 | −$45.58 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $1.35 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% | $19.01 | −$32.34 |
| 50% | $26.53 | −$24.82 |
| 75% | $34.05 | −$17.30 |
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.57 | −$12.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13.50 | −$40.50 | 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 | $41.57 | $25.00 | $54.00 | $13.50 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.70 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $11.49 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.77 |
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Grading Jerry Rice #240 — FAQ
Is Jerry Rice #240 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jerry Rice #240 sells for $41.57 against $1.35 raw: a $40.22 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jerry Rice #240 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jerry Rice #240 (Football Cards 1993 SP) sells for about $41.57 versus $1.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jerry Rice #240?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jerry Rice #240 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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