Is Junior Seau [Black] #9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Junior Seau [Black] #9 brings $37.82 versus $2.99 raw — a $34.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.99
- PSA 10
- $37.82
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $37.82 | +$9.83 | −$15.17 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $2.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.82 | −$11.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 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 Junior Seau [Black] #9 — FAQ
Is Junior Seau [Black] #9 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Junior Seau [Black] #9 brings $37.82 versus $2.99 raw — a $34.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Junior Seau [Black] #9 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Junior Seau [Black] #9 (Football Cards 1994 Stadium Club Bowman's Best) sells for about $37.82 versus $2.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Junior Seau [Black] #9?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Junior Seau [Black] #9 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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