Is Calvin Johnson [Logo] #WM-CJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson [Logo] #WM-CJ sells for $237 against $31.74 raw: a $206 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.32) 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)
- $31.74
- PSA 10
- $237
- PSA 9
- $64.32
- Gem premium
- 7.5×
- 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 | $237 | +$181 | +$156 | +$55.61 |
| PSA 9 | $64.32 | +$7.58 | −$17.42 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $40.10 | −$16.64 | −$41.64 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $31.74 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% | $108 | +$25.84 |
| 50% | $151 | +$69.09 |
| 75% | $194 | +$112 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $309 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $237 | −$71.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $142 | −$167 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $142 | −$167 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Calvin Johnson [Logo] #WM-CJ — FAQ
Is Calvin Johnson [Logo] #WM-CJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson [Logo] #WM-CJ sells for $237 against $31.74 raw: a $206 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.32) 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 Calvin Johnson [Logo] #WM-CJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson [Logo] #WM-CJ (Football Cards 2008 Spx Winning Materials) sells for about $237 versus $31.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Calvin Johnson [Logo] #WM-CJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $309, ahead of PSA 10 at $237. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Calvin Johnson [Logo] #WM-CJ 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 Calvin Johnson [Logo] #WM-CJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Calvin Johnson [Logo] #WM-CJ breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $64.32).
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