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Is LeSean McCoy [Autograph] #120 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 LeSean McCoy [Autograph] #120 sells for $127 against $46.28 raw: a $80.52 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.79) 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)
- $46.28
- PSA 10
- $127
- PSA 9
- $86.79
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $127 | +$55.52 | +$30.52 | −$69.48 |
| PSA 9 | $86.79 | +$15.51 | −$9.49 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $33.35 | −$37.93 | −$62.93 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $46.28 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% | $96.79 | +$0.51 |
| 50% | $107 | +$10.52 |
| 75% | $117 | +$20.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $165 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $127 | −$38.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $76.00 | −$89.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $76.00 | −$89.00 | 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 LeSean McCoy [Autograph] #120 — FAQ
Is LeSean McCoy [Autograph] #120 worth grading?
A PSA 10 LeSean McCoy [Autograph] #120 sells for $127 against $46.28 raw: a $80.52 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($86.79) 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 LeSean McCoy [Autograph] #120 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 LeSean McCoy [Autograph] #120 (Football Cards 2009 Playoff Contenders) sells for about $127 versus $46.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for LeSean McCoy [Autograph] #120?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $165, ahead of PSA 10 at $127. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does LeSean McCoy [Autograph] #120 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 LeSean McCoy [Autograph] #120 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting LeSean McCoy [Autograph] #120 breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $86.79).
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