Is Dan Marino #160 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dan Marino #160 sells for $86.08 against $1.71 raw: a $84.37 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.47) 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)
- $1.71
- PSA 10
- $86.08
- PSA 9
- $29.47
- Gem premium
- 50×
- 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 | $86.08 | +$59.37 | +$34.37 | −$65.63 |
| PSA 9 | $29.47 | +$2.76 | −$22.24 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$11.72 | −$36.72 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.71 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% | $43.62 | −$8.09 |
| 50% | $57.77 | +$6.06 |
| 75% | $71.93 | +$20.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 39%. 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 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.08 | −$25.92 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $86.08 | $52.00 | $112 | $52.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.21 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.47 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.00 |
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Grading Dan Marino #160 — FAQ
Is Dan Marino #160 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dan Marino #160 sells for $86.08 against $1.71 raw: a $84.37 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.47) 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 Dan Marino #160 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dan Marino #160 (Football Cards 1994 Topps) sells for about $86.08 versus $1.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dan Marino #160?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $112, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.08. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dan Marino #160 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 Dan Marino #160 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dan Marino #160 breaks even when it gems about 39% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.47).
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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