Is Emmitt Smith #180 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Emmitt Smith #180 sells for $145 against $4.39 raw: a $141 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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)
- $4.39
- PSA 10
- $145
- PSA 9
- $32.00
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $145 | +$116 | +$90.60 | −$9.40 |
| PSA 9 | $32.00 | +$2.61 | −$22.39 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $29.36 | −$0.03 | −$25.03 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $4.39 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% | $60.25 | +$5.86 |
| 50% | $88.50 | +$34.11 |
| 75% | $117 | +$62.35 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $188 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $145 | −$43.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $87.00 | −$101 | 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 Emmitt Smith #180 — FAQ
Is Emmitt Smith #180 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Emmitt Smith #180 sells for $145 against $4.39 raw: a $141 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.00) 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 Emmitt Smith #180 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Emmitt Smith #180 (Football Cards 1995 Topps Finest Boosters) sells for about $145 versus $4.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Emmitt Smith #180?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $188, ahead of PSA 10 at $145. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Emmitt Smith #180 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 Emmitt Smith #180 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Emmitt Smith #180 breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.00).
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