Is Omarion Hampton #31 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Omarion Hampton #31 sells for $107 against $35.57 raw: a $71.70 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.09) 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)
- $35.57
- PSA 10
- $107
- PSA 9
- $66.09
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $107 | +$46.70 | +$21.70 | −$78.30 |
| PSA 9 | $66.09 | +$5.52 | −$19.48 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $37.28 | −$23.29 | −$48.29 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $35.57 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% | $76.39 | −$9.18 |
| 50% | $86.68 | +$1.11 |
| 75% | $96.97 | +$11.40 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 47%. 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 | $139 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $107 | −$31.73 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $64.00 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $64.00 | −$75.00 | 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 | $107 | $64.00 | $139 | $64.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $105 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $66.09 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $37.28 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Omarion Hampton #31 — FAQ
Is Omarion Hampton #31 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Omarion Hampton #31 sells for $107 against $35.57 raw: a $71.70 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.09) 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 Omarion Hampton #31 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Omarion Hampton #31 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Select Contenders Rookie Ticket) sells for about $107 versus $35.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Omarion Hampton #31?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $139, ahead of PSA 10 at $107. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Omarion Hampton #31 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 Omarion Hampton #31 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Omarion Hampton #31 breaks even when it gems about 47% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $66.09).
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