Is Tom Brady #18 worth grading?
Football · Football Cards 2009 Topps Platinum · full price guide →
Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #18 sells for $49.01 against $4.12 raw: a $44.89 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.50) 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)
- $4.12
- PSA 10
- $49.01
- PSA 9
- $29.50
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $49.01 | +$19.89 | −$5.11 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $29.50 | +$0.38 | −$24.62 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $27.34 | −$1.78 | −$26.78 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $4.12 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% | $34.38 | −$19.74 |
| 50% | $39.25 | −$14.87 |
| 75% | $44.13 | −$9.99 |
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 | $64.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.01 | −$14.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$39.00 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2009 Topps Platinum cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Matthew Stafford [Refractor] #125 2009 Topps Platinum card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/iWUAAeSwAfRpf5Or/s-l500.jpg)
![Julian Edelman [Platinum Refractor 1549] #159 2009 Topps Platinum card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3PYAAeSwQutqubip/s-l500.jpg)
![Matthew Stafford [Platinum Refractor 1549] #125 2009 Topps Platinum card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/hDwAAeSwxM9qqxmO/s-l500.jpg)
![Julian Edelman [Refractor] #159 2009 Topps Platinum card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/rLMAAeSweHNqvHLl/s-l500.jpg)
![Matthew Stafford [Blue Refractor] #125 2009 Topps Platinum card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4D4AAeSwrKZqdXA1/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Tom Brady #18 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #18 sells for $49.01 against $4.12 raw: a $44.89 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.50) 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 Tom Brady #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #18 (Football Cards 2009 Topps Platinum) sells for about $49.01 versus $4.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $64.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady #18 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your football card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
