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Is Adrian Peterson [Copper] #301 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Adrian Peterson [Copper] #301 sells for $225 against $25.35 raw: a $200 spread, 8.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.46) 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)
- $25.35
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $57.46
- Gem premium
- 8.9×
- 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 | $225 | +$175 | +$150 | +$50.02 |
| PSA 9 | $57.46 | +$7.11 | −$17.89 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $20.27 | −$30.08 | −$55.08 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $25.35 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% | $99.44 | +$24.09 |
| 50% | $141 | +$66.06 |
| 75% | $183 | +$108 |
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 | $293 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$67.63 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 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 | $225 | $135 | $293 | $135 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $85.33 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $57.46 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.27 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $16.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Adrian Peterson [Copper] #301 — FAQ
Is Adrian Peterson [Copper] #301 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Adrian Peterson [Copper] #301 sells for $225 against $25.35 raw: a $200 spread, 8.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.46) 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 Adrian Peterson [Copper] #301 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Adrian Peterson [Copper] #301 (Football Cards 2007 Topps) sells for about $225 versus $25.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.9× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Adrian Peterson [Copper] #301?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $293, ahead of PSA 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Adrian Peterson [Copper] #301 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 Adrian Peterson [Copper] #301 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Adrian Peterson [Copper] #301 breaks even when it gems about 11% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.46).
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