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Is Matt Forte [Green Refractor] #39 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 44× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Matt Forte [Green Refractor] #39 sells for $87.22 against $1.99 raw: a $85.23 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.99
- PSA 10
- $87.22
- Gem premium
- 44×
- 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 | $87.22 | +$60.23 | +$35.23 | −$64.77 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $113 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $87.22 | −$25.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$61.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $87.22 | $52.00 | $113 | $52.00 |
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Grading Matt Forte [Green Refractor] #39 — FAQ
Is Matt Forte [Green Refractor] #39 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matt Forte [Green Refractor] #39 sells for $87.22 against $1.99 raw: a $85.23 spread, 44× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Matt Forte [Green Refractor] #39 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matt Forte [Green Refractor] #39 (Football Cards 2009 Bowman Chrome) sells for about $87.22 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 44× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matt Forte [Green Refractor] #39?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $113, ahead of PSA 10 at $87.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matt Forte [Green Refractor] #39 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.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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