Is Ray Nitschke, Gale Sayers #MM16 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Ray Nitschke, Gale Sayers #MM16 sells for $49.99 against $5.30 raw: a $44.69 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.30
- PSA 10
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 9.4×
- 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 | $49.99 | +$19.69 | −$5.31 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $5.30 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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.99 | −$15.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $49.99 | $30.00 | $65.00 | $30.00 |
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Grading Ray Nitschke, Gale Sayers #MM16 — FAQ
Is Ray Nitschke, Gale Sayers #MM16 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ray Nitschke, Gale Sayers #MM16 sells for $49.99 against $5.30 raw: a $44.69 spread, 9.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Ray Nitschke, Gale Sayers #MM16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ray Nitschke, Gale Sayers #MM16 (Football Cards 1997 Upper Deck Legends Marquee Matchups) sells for about $49.99 versus $5.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ray Nitschke, Gale Sayers #MM16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ray Nitschke, Gale Sayers #MM16 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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