Is Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart #1 brings $3,905 versus $1,391 raw — a $2,514 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,392) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,391
- PSA 10
- $3,905
- PSA 9
- $1,392
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $3,905 | +$2,489 | +$2,464 | +$2,364 |
| PSA 9 | $1,392 | −$24.01 | −$49.01 | −$149 |
| PSA 8 | $808 | −$608 | −$633 | −$733 |
Net = sale price − $1,391 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% | $2,020 | +$579 |
| 50% | $2,648 | +$1,208 |
| 75% | $3,276 | +$1,836 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $5,076 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,905 | −$1,171 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,343 | −$2,733 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,343 | −$2,733 | 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 Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart #1 — FAQ
Is Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart #1 brings $3,905 versus $1,391 raw — a $2,514 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,392) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart #1 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown Duo) sells for about $3,905 versus $1,391 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,076, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,905. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart #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.
What gem rate makes grading Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart #1 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,392).
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