Is Matt Forte #BC69 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 359× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Matt Forte #BC69 sells for $786 against $2.19 raw: a $784 spread, 359× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.27) 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)
- $2.19
- PSA 10
- $786
- PSA 9
- $7.27
- Gem premium
- 359×
- 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 | $786 | +$759 | +$734 | +$634 |
| PSA 9 | $7.27 | −$19.92 | −$44.92 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $1.25 | −$25.94 | −$50.94 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $2.19 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% | $202 | +$150 |
| 50% | $397 | +$345 |
| 75% | $592 | +$539 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $1,022 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $786 | −$236 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $472 | −$550 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $472 | −$550 | 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 Matt Forte #BC69 — FAQ
Is Matt Forte #BC69 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matt Forte #BC69 sells for $786 against $2.19 raw: a $784 spread, 359× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.27) 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 Matt Forte #BC69 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matt Forte #BC69 (Football Cards 2008 Bowman Chrome) sells for about $786 versus $2.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 359× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matt Forte #BC69?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,022, ahead of PSA 10 at $786. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matt Forte #BC69 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 Matt Forte #BC69 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Matt Forte #BC69 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $7.27).
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