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Is James Lofton [Autograph] #AL-131 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 James Lofton [Autograph] #AL-131 brings $41.75 versus $15.41 raw — a $26.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $15.41
- PSA 10
- $41.75
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $41.75 | +$1.34 | −$23.66 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $27.25 | −$13.16 | −$38.16 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $15.41 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.75 | −$12.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 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 | $41.75 | $25.00 | $54.00 | $25.00 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.25 |
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Grading James Lofton [Autograph] #AL-131 — FAQ
Is James Lofton [Autograph] #AL-131 worth grading?
A PSA 10 James Lofton [Autograph] #AL-131 brings $41.75 versus $15.41 raw — a $26.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 James Lofton [Autograph] #AL-131 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 James Lofton [Autograph] #AL-131 (Football Cards 1997 Upper Deck Legends) sells for about $41.75 versus $15.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for James Lofton [Autograph] #AL-131?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does James Lofton [Autograph] #AL-131 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.
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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