Is Phil Simms #TA-PS worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Phil Simms #TA-PS sells for $7,373 against $1,625 raw: a $5,748 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,560) 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)
- $1,625
- PSA 10
- $7,373
- PSA 9
- $2,560
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $7,373 | +$5,723 | +$5,698 | +$5,598 |
| PSA 9 | $2,560 | +$910 | +$885 | +$785 |
| PSA 8 | $1,471 | −$179 | −$204 | −$304 |
Net = sale price − $1,625 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% | $3,763 | +$2,088 |
| 50% | $4,967 | +$3,292 |
| 75% | $6,170 | +$4,495 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $9,585 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $7,373 | −$2,212 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $4,424 | −$5,161 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $4,424 | −$5,161 | 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 Phil Simms #TA-PS — FAQ
Is Phil Simms #TA-PS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phil Simms #TA-PS sells for $7,373 against $1,625 raw: a $5,748 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,560) 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 Phil Simms #TA-PS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phil Simms #TA-PS (Football Cards 2025 Topps Chrome Tecmo Autograph) sells for about $7,373 versus $1,625 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phil Simms #TA-PS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $9,585, ahead of PSA 10 at $7,373. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phil Simms #TA-PS 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.
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