Is Nico Collins #33 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nico Collins #33 sells for $166 against $29.93 raw: a $136 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.10) 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)
- $29.93
- PSA 10
- $166
- PSA 9
- $57.10
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $166 | +$111 | +$85.88 | −$14.12 |
| PSA 9 | $57.10 | +$2.17 | −$22.83 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $32.07 | −$22.86 | −$47.86 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $29.93 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% | $84.28 | +$4.35 |
| 50% | $111 | +$31.53 |
| 75% | $139 | +$58.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $216 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $166 | −$50.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.00 | −$117 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.00 | −$117 | 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 | $166 | $99.00 | $216 | $99.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $109 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $57.10 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $32.07 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Nico Collins #33 — FAQ
Is Nico Collins #33 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nico Collins #33 sells for $166 against $29.93 raw: a $136 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.10) 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 Nico Collins #33 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nico Collins #33 (Football Cards 2025 Panini National Treasures Tremendous) sells for about $166 versus $29.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nico Collins #33?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $216, ahead of PSA 10 at $166. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nico Collins #33 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 Nico Collins #33 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nico Collins #33 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.10).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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