Is Brian Dawkins #344 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Brian Dawkins #344 sells for $400 against $16.63 raw: a $383 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.42) 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)
- $16.63
- PSA 10
- $400
- PSA 9
- $70.42
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $400 | +$358 | +$333 | +$233 |
| PSA 9 | $70.42 | +$28.79 | +$3.79 | −$96.21 |
| PSA 8 | $40.00 | −$1.63 | −$26.63 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $16.63 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% | $153 | +$86.18 |
| 50% | $235 | +$169 |
| 75% | $318 | +$251 |
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 | $520 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $400 | −$120 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $240 | −$280 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $140 | −$380 | 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 Brian Dawkins #344 — FAQ
Is Brian Dawkins #344 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brian Dawkins #344 sells for $400 against $16.63 raw: a $383 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($70.42) 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 Brian Dawkins #344 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brian Dawkins #344 (Football Cards 1996 Topps Finest) sells for about $400 versus $16.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brian Dawkins #344?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $520, ahead of PSA 10 at $400. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brian Dawkins #344 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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