Is Reggie Bush [Special Edition] #221 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Reggie Bush [Special Edition] #221 brings $36.50 versus $3.97 raw — a $32.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($0.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.97
- PSA 10
- $36.50
- PSA 9
- $0.99
- Gem premium
- 9.2×
- 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 | $36.50 | +$7.53 | −$17.47 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $0.99 | −$27.98 | −$52.98 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $3.97 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% | $9.87 | −$44.10 |
| 50% | $18.75 | −$35.23 |
| 75% | $27.62 | −$26.35 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $36.50 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $29.25 | −$7.25 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$14.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$14.50 | 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 Reggie Bush [Special Edition] #221 — FAQ
Is Reggie Bush [Special Edition] #221 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Reggie Bush [Special Edition] #221 brings $36.50 versus $3.97 raw — a $32.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($0.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Reggie Bush [Special Edition] #221 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Reggie Bush [Special Edition] #221 (Football Cards 2006 Topps Chrome) sells for about $36.50 versus $3.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.2× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Reggie Bush [Special Edition] #221?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.50, ahead of BGS 10 at $29.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Reggie Bush [Special Edition] #221 need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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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