Is Tom Brady #58 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #58 sells for $47.32 against $2.10 raw: a $45.22 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.23) 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)
- $2.10
- PSA 10
- $47.32
- PSA 9
- $24.23
- Gem premium
- 23×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $47.32 | +$20.22 | −$4.78 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $24.23 | −$2.87 | −$27.87 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $10.33 | −$16.77 | −$41.77 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.10 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% | $30.00 | −$22.10 |
| 50% | $35.77 | −$16.33 |
| 75% | $41.55 | −$10.55 |
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 | $62.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.32 | −$14.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$34.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$34.00 | 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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Grading Tom Brady #58 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady #58 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #58 sells for $47.32 against $2.10 raw: a $45.22 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.23) 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 Tom Brady #58 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #58 (Football Cards 2008 Panini Donruss Classics) sells for about $47.32 versus $2.10 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady #58?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $62.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady #58 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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