Is DK Metcalf #84 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 DK Metcalf #84 sells for $55.77 against $5.68 raw: a $50.09 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.68
- PSA 10
- $55.77
- PSA 9
- $18.95
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $55.77 | +$25.09 | +$0.09 | −$99.91 |
| PSA 9 | $18.95 | −$11.73 | −$36.73 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $10.14 | −$20.54 | −$45.54 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.68 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% | $28.16 | −$27.52 |
| 50% | $37.36 | −$18.32 |
| 75% | $46.56 | −$9.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 100%. 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 | $73.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.77 | −$17.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$40.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $55.77 | $33.00 | $73.00 | $33.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.94 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.95 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.14 |
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Grading DK Metcalf #84 — FAQ
Is DK Metcalf #84 worth grading?
A PSA 10 DK Metcalf #84 sells for $55.77 against $5.68 raw: a $50.09 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.95) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 DK Metcalf #84 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DK Metcalf #84 (Football Cards 2025 Panini National Treasures) sells for about $55.77 versus $5.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.8× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DK Metcalf #84?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $73.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does DK Metcalf #84 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 DK Metcalf #84 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting DK Metcalf #84 breaks even when it gems about 100% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.95).
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