Is Matt Ryan #221 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Matt Ryan #221 brings $36.20 versus $1.37 raw — a $34.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.37
- PSA 10
- $36.20
- PSA 9
- $8.99
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $36.20 | +$9.83 | −$15.17 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $8.99 | −$17.38 | −$42.38 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $6.52 | −$19.85 | −$44.85 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.37 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% | $15.79 | −$35.58 |
| 50% | $22.60 | −$28.77 |
| 75% | $29.40 | −$21.97 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $36.20 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $29.95 | −$6.25 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$14.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$14.20 | 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 | $36.20 | $22.00 | $29.95 | $22.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $8.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.52 |
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Grading Matt Ryan #221 — FAQ
Is Matt Ryan #221 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matt Ryan #221 brings $36.20 versus $1.37 raw — a $34.83 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($8.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Matt Ryan #221 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matt Ryan #221 (Football Cards 2008 Upper Deck First Edition) sells for about $36.20 versus $1.37 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matt Ryan #221?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.20, ahead of BGS 10 at $29.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matt Ryan #221 need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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