Is Jerry Rice #109 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jerry Rice #109 sells for $99.99 against $3.10 raw: a $96.89 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.99) 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)
- $3.10
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $33.99
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$71.89 | +$46.89 | −$53.11 |
| PSA 9 | $33.99 | +$5.89 | −$19.11 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $22.05 | −$6.05 | −$31.05 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $3.10 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% | $50.49 | −$2.61 |
| 50% | $66.99 | +$13.89 |
| 75% | $83.49 | +$30.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $34.91 | −$95.09 | 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 Jerry Rice #109 — FAQ
Is Jerry Rice #109 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jerry Rice #109 sells for $99.99 against $3.10 raw: a $96.89 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.99) 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 Jerry Rice #109 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jerry Rice #109 (Football Cards 1996 Fleer Metal) sells for about $99.99 versus $3.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jerry Rice #109?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jerry Rice #109 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 Jerry Rice #109 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jerry Rice #109 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.99).
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