Is Troy Polamalu #TC147 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Troy Polamalu #TC147 sells for $40.50 against $2.00 raw: a $38.50 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.11) 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)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $40.50
- PSA 9
- $35.11
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $40.50 | +$13.50 | −$11.50 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $35.11 | +$8.11 | −$16.89 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $7.41 | −$19.59 | −$44.59 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $36.46 | −$15.54 |
| 50% | $37.80 | −$14.20 |
| 75% | $39.15 | −$12.85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.50 | −$12.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $40.50 | $24.00 | $53.00 | $24.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $39.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $35.11 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $7.41 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Troy Polamalu #TC147 — FAQ
Is Troy Polamalu #TC147 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Troy Polamalu #TC147 sells for $40.50 against $2.00 raw: a $38.50 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($35.11) 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 Troy Polamalu #TC147 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Troy Polamalu #TC147 (Football Cards 2007 Topps Chrome) sells for about $40.50 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Troy Polamalu #TC147?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Troy Polamalu #TC147 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.
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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