Is Tom Brady #70 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #70 sells for $72.98 against $4.00 raw: a $68.98 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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)
- $4.00
- PSA 10
- $72.98
- PSA 9
- $33.00
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 | $72.98 | +$43.98 | +$18.98 | −$81.02 |
| PSA 9 | $33.00 | +$4.00 | −$21.00 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $29.61 | +$0.61 | −$24.39 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $4.00 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% | $43.00 | −$11.00 |
| 50% | $52.99 | −$1.01 |
| 75% | $62.98 | +$8.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 53%. 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 | $95.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $72.98 | −$22.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$51.00 | 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 Tom Brady #70 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady #70 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #70 sells for $72.98 against $4.00 raw: a $68.98 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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 #70 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #70 (Football Cards 2009 Upper Deck Heroes) sells for about $72.98 versus $4.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady #70?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $95.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $72.98. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady #70 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 Tom Brady #70 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tom Brady #70 breaks even when it gems about 53% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.00).
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