Is Jerry Rice #84 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Jerry Rice #84 sells for $119 against $3.75 raw: a $115 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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)
- $3.75
- PSA 10
- $119
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $119 | +$90.23 | +$65.23 | −$34.77 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | +$6.24 | −$18.76 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $28.52 | −$0.23 | −$25.23 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $3.75 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% | $55.99 | +$2.24 |
| 50% | $76.98 | +$23.23 |
| 75% | $97.98 | +$44.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 | $155 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $119 | −$36.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $71.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $71.00 | −$84.00 | 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 | $119 | $71.00 | $155 | $71.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.44 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $34.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $28.52 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $15.56 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Jerry Rice #84 — FAQ
Is Jerry Rice #84 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jerry Rice #84 sells for $119 against $3.75 raw: a $115 spread, 32× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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 #84 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jerry Rice #84 (Football Cards 1997 Metal Universe) sells for about $119 versus $3.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jerry Rice #84?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $155, ahead of PSA 10 at $119. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jerry Rice #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 Jerry Rice #84 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jerry Rice #84 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.99).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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