Is DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #219 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #219 sells for $99.99 against $18.63 raw: a $81.36 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.91) 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)
- $18.63
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $49.91
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$56.36 | +$31.36 | −$68.64 |
| PSA 9 | $49.91 | +$6.28 | −$18.72 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $29.04 | −$14.59 | −$39.59 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $18.63 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% | $62.43 | −$6.20 |
| 50% | $74.95 | +$6.32 |
| 75% | $87.47 | +$18.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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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Grading DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #219 — FAQ
Is DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #219 worth grading?
A PSA 10 DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #219 sells for $99.99 against $18.63 raw: a $81.36 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.91) 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 DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #219 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #219 (Football Cards 2006 Upper Deck Rookie Debut) sells for about $99.99 versus $18.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #219?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #219 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 DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #219 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting DeMeco Ryans [Autograph] #219 breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.91).
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