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Is Lamar Jackson [Gold] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson [Gold] #1 sells for $8,608 against $1,989 raw: a $6,619 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,065) 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)
- $1,989
- PSA 10
- $8,608
- PSA 9
- $3,065
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $8,608 | +$6,594 | +$6,569 | +$6,469 |
| PSA 9 | $3,065 | +$1,052 | +$1,027 | +$927 |
| PSA 8 | $1,780 | −$233 | −$258 | −$358 |
Net = sale price − $1,989 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% | $4,451 | +$2,412 |
| 50% | $5,837 | +$3,798 |
| 75% | $7,222 | +$5,184 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $11,190 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $8,608 | −$2,582 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $5,165 | −$6,025 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $5,165 | −$6,025 | 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 Lamar Jackson [Gold] #1 — FAQ
Is Lamar Jackson [Gold] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson [Gold] #1 sells for $8,608 against $1,989 raw: a $6,619 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,065) 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 Lamar Jackson [Gold] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lamar Jackson [Gold] #1 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown) sells for about $8,608 versus $1,989 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lamar Jackson [Gold] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $11,190, ahead of PSA 10 at $8,608. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lamar Jackson [Gold] #1 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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