Is Randy Moss, Tom Brady #138 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Randy Moss, Tom Brady #138 sells for $60.50 against $13.00 raw: a $47.50 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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)
- $13.00
- PSA 10
- $60.50
- PSA 9
- $39.99
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $60.50 | +$22.50 | −$2.50 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | +$1.99 | −$23.01 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $28.00 | −$10.00 | −$35.00 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $13.00 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% | $45.12 | −$17.88 |
| 50% | $50.25 | −$12.75 |
| 75% | $55.37 | −$7.63 |
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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.50 | −$89.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$114 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$114 | 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 | $60.50 | $36.00 | $150 | $36.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $59.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $28.00 |
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Grading Randy Moss, Tom Brady #138 — FAQ
Is Randy Moss, Tom Brady #138 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Randy Moss, Tom Brady #138 sells for $60.50 against $13.00 raw: a $47.50 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.99) 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 Randy Moss, Tom Brady #138 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Randy Moss, Tom Brady #138 (Football Cards 2009 SP Authentic) sells for about $60.50 versus $13.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.7× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Randy Moss, Tom Brady #138?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $150, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Randy Moss, Tom Brady #138 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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