Is Devin Hester #103 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Devin Hester #103 sells for $103 against $5.00 raw: a $97.52 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.49) 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)
- $5.00
- PSA 10
- $103
- PSA 9
- $31.49
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $103 | +$72.52 | +$47.52 | −$52.48 |
| PSA 9 | $31.49 | +$1.49 | −$23.51 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $15.26 | −$14.74 | −$39.74 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $5.00 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% | $49.25 | −$5.75 |
| 50% | $67.00 | +$12.00 |
| 75% | $84.76 | +$29.76 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 33%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $103 | −$30.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.50 | −$112 | 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 Devin Hester #103 — FAQ
Is Devin Hester #103 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Devin Hester #103 sells for $103 against $5.00 raw: a $97.52 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.49) 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 Devin Hester #103 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Devin Hester #103 (Football Cards 2006 Playoff NFL Playoffs) sells for about $103 versus $5.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Devin Hester #103?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Devin Hester #103 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 Devin Hester #103 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Devin Hester #103 breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.49).
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