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Is Matt Millen [Autograph] #AL-142 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Matt Millen [Autograph] #AL-142 brings $99.26 versus $63.92 raw — a $35.34 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)
- $63.92
- PSA 10
- $99.26
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $99.26 | +$10.34 | −$14.66 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $63.92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $249 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $129 | −$120 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.26 | −$150 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$189 | 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.
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Grading Matt Millen [Autograph] #AL-142 — FAQ
Is Matt Millen [Autograph] #AL-142 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matt Millen [Autograph] #AL-142 brings $99.26 versus $63.92 raw — a $35.34 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 Matt Millen [Autograph] #AL-142 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matt Millen [Autograph] #AL-142 (Football Cards 1997 Upper Deck Legends) sells for about $99.26 versus $63.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matt Millen [Autograph] #AL-142?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $249, ahead of BGS 10 at $129. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matt Millen [Autograph] #AL-142 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
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