Is Michael Vick #SSH-MV worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Michael Vick #SSH-MV sells for $203 against $39.00 raw: a $164 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.67) 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)
- $39.00
- PSA 10
- $203
- PSA 9
- $70.67
- Gem premium
- 5.2×
- 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 | $203 | +$139 | +$114 | +$13.91 |
| PSA 9 | $70.67 | +$6.67 | −$18.33 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $40.03 | −$23.97 | −$48.97 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $39.00 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% | $104 | +$14.73 |
| 50% | $137 | +$47.79 |
| 75% | $170 | +$80.85 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $264 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $203 | −$61.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $122 | −$142 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $122 | −$142 | 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 | $203 | $122 | $264 | $122 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $135 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $70.67 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $40.03 |
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Grading Michael Vick #SSH-MV — FAQ
Is Michael Vick #SSH-MV worth grading?
A PSA 10 Michael Vick #SSH-MV sells for $203 against $39.00 raw: a $164 spread, 5.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.67) 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 Michael Vick #SSH-MV worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Michael Vick #SSH-MV (Football Cards 2025 Panini Donruss Optic Signature Series Holo) sells for about $203 versus $39.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Michael Vick #SSH-MV?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $264, ahead of PSA 10 at $203. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Michael Vick #SSH-MV 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 Michael Vick #SSH-MV break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Michael Vick #SSH-MV breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $70.67).
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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