Is Matthew Stafford #305 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Matthew Stafford #305 sells for $142 against $14.98 raw: a $127 spread, 9.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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)
- $14.98
- PSA 10
- $142
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 9.5×
- 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 | $142 | +$102 | +$77.49 | −$22.51 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | +$10.02 | −$14.98 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $5.32 | −$34.66 | −$59.66 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $14.98 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% | $73.12 | +$8.14 |
| 50% | $96.23 | +$31.25 |
| 75% | $119 | +$54.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $185 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $142 | −$42.53 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $85.00 | −$100 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$159 | 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 | $142 | $85.00 | $185 | $26.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $79.37 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $50.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.32 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.00 |
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Grading Matthew Stafford #305 — FAQ
Is Matthew Stafford #305 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Matthew Stafford #305 sells for $142 against $14.98 raw: a $127 spread, 9.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($50.00) 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 Matthew Stafford #305 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Matthew Stafford #305 (Football Cards 2009 Upper Deck) sells for about $142 versus $14.98 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.5× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Matthew Stafford #305?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $185, ahead of PSA 10 at $142. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Matthew Stafford #305 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 #305 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Matthew Stafford #305 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
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