Is Baker Mayfield / Sam Darnold #129 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield / Sam Darnold #129 sells for $71.94 against $11.98 raw: a $59.96 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $11.98
- PSA 10
- $71.94
- PSA 9
- $26.85
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $71.94 | +$34.96 | +$9.96 | −$90.04 |
| PSA 9 | $26.85 | −$10.13 | −$35.13 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $15.25 | −$21.73 | −$46.73 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $11.98 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% | $38.12 | −$23.86 |
| 50% | $49.39 | −$12.59 |
| 75% | $60.67 | −$1.31 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 78%. 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 | $94.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.94 | −$22.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$51.00 | 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.
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Full set checklist →Grading Baker Mayfield / Sam Darnold #129 — FAQ
Is Baker Mayfield / Sam Darnold #129 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield / Sam Darnold #129 sells for $71.94 against $11.98 raw: a $59.96 spread, 6.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Baker Mayfield / Sam Darnold #129 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Baker Mayfield / Sam Darnold #129 (Football Cards 2025 Panini Instant) sells for about $71.94 versus $11.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.0× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Baker Mayfield / Sam Darnold #129?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $94.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Baker Mayfield / Sam Darnold #129 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 Baker Mayfield / Sam Darnold #129 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Baker Mayfield / Sam Darnold #129 breaks even when it gems about 78% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.85).
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