Is Fernando Mendoza #67 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Fernando Mendoza #67 sells for $61.46 against $8.23 raw: a $53.23 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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)
- $8.23
- PSA 10
- $61.46
- PSA 9
- $40.00
- Gem premium
- 7.5×
- 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 | $61.46 | +$28.23 | +$3.23 | −$96.77 |
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | +$6.77 | −$18.23 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $19.95 | −$13.28 | −$38.28 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $8.23 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% | $45.37 | −$12.86 |
| 50% | $50.73 | −$7.50 |
| 75% | $56.09 | −$2.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. 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 | $66.95 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.46 | −$5.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$29.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.01 | −$38.94 | 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 Fernando Mendoza #67 — FAQ
Is Fernando Mendoza #67 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Fernando Mendoza #67 sells for $61.46 against $8.23 raw: a $53.23 spread, 7.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.00) 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 Fernando Mendoza #67 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Fernando Mendoza #67 (Football Cards 2025 Bowman U Now) sells for about $61.46 versus $8.23 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Fernando Mendoza #67?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.95, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.46. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Fernando Mendoza #67 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 Fernando Mendoza #67 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Fernando Mendoza #67 breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.00).
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