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Is Calvin Johnson [Jersey] #BSRR-CJ worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson [Jersey] #BSRR-CJ sells for $247 against $25.61 raw: a $222 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.03) 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)
- $25.61
- PSA 10
- $247
- PSA 9
- $54.03
- Gem premium
- 9.7×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $247 | +$197 | +$172 | +$71.60 |
| PSA 9 | $54.03 | +$3.42 | −$21.58 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $37.93 | −$12.68 | −$37.68 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $25.61 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% | $102 | +$26.72 |
| 50% | $151 | +$75.01 |
| 75% | $199 | +$123 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 11%. 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 | $321 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $247 | −$73.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $148 | −$173 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $148 | −$173 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $247 | $148 | $321 | $148 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $75.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $54.03 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $37.93 |
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Grading Calvin Johnson [Jersey] #BSRR-CJ — FAQ
Is Calvin Johnson [Jersey] #BSRR-CJ worth grading?
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson [Jersey] #BSRR-CJ sells for $247 against $25.61 raw: a $222 spread, 9.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($54.03) 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 Calvin Johnson [Jersey] #BSRR-CJ worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Calvin Johnson [Jersey] #BSRR-CJ (Football Cards 2007 Bowman Sterling) sells for about $247 versus $25.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Calvin Johnson [Jersey] #BSRR-CJ?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $321, ahead of PSA 10 at $247. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Calvin Johnson [Jersey] #BSRR-CJ 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 Calvin Johnson [Jersey] #BSRR-CJ break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Calvin Johnson [Jersey] #BSRR-CJ breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $54.03).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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