Is DeSean Jackson #197 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 DeSean Jackson #197 sells for $42.33 against $1.85 raw: a $40.48 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.85
- PSA 10
- $42.33
- PSA 9
- $13.18
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $42.33 | +$15.48 | −$9.52 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $13.18 | −$13.67 | −$38.67 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.05 | −$19.80 | −$44.80 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.85 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% | $20.47 | −$31.38 |
| 50% | $27.75 | −$24.10 |
| 75% | $35.04 | −$16.81 |
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 | $55.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.33 | −$12.67 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$30.00 | 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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Is DeSean Jackson #197 worth grading?
A PSA 10 DeSean Jackson #197 sells for $42.33 against $1.85 raw: a $40.48 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.18) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 DeSean Jackson #197 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DeSean Jackson #197 (Football Cards 2008 Bowman) sells for about $42.33 versus $1.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DeSean Jackson #197?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $55.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.33. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does DeSean Jackson #197 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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