Is Matthew Stafford #371 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matthew Stafford #371 sells for $120 against $5.56 raw: a $114 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.61) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.56
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $41.61
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $120 | +$89.44 | +$64.44 | −$35.56 |
| PSA 9 | $41.61 | +$11.05 | −$13.95 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $13.02 | −$17.54 | −$42.54 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $5.56 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% | $61.21 | +$5.65 |
| 50% | $80.81 | +$25.25 |
| 75% | $100 | +$44.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $156 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $120 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $72.00 | −$84.00 | 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 | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $120 | $72.00 | $156 | $72.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $46.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.61 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $13.02 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
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Grading Matthew Stafford #371 — FAQ
Is Matthew Stafford #371 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Stafford #371 sells for $120 against $5.56 raw: a $114 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.61) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Matthew Stafford #371 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Stafford #371 (Football Cards 2009 Panini Score) sells for about $120 versus $5.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Stafford #371?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $156, ahead of PSA 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Stafford #371 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 Matthew Stafford #371 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Matthew Stafford #371 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.61).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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