Is Emeka Egbuka [Autograph] #105 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Emeka Egbuka [Autograph] #105 sells for $263 against $50.00 raw: a $213 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.60) 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)
- $50.00
- PSA 10
- $263
- PSA 9
- $89.60
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $263 | +$188 | +$163 | +$62.52 |
| PSA 9 | $89.60 | +$14.60 | −$10.40 | −$110 |
| PSA 8 | $50.49 | −$24.51 | −$49.51 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $50.00 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% | $133 | +$32.83 |
| 50% | $176 | +$76.06 |
| 75% | $219 | +$119 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $341 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $263 | −$78.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $158 | −$183 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $158 | −$183 | 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 Emeka Egbuka [Autograph] #105 — FAQ
Is Emeka Egbuka [Autograph] #105 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Emeka Egbuka [Autograph] #105 sells for $263 against $50.00 raw: a $213 spread, 5.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.60) 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 Emeka Egbuka [Autograph] #105 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Emeka Egbuka [Autograph] #105 (Football Cards 2025 Topps Signature Class) sells for about $263 versus $50.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Emeka Egbuka [Autograph] #105?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $341, ahead of PSA 10 at $263. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Emeka Egbuka [Autograph] #105 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 Emeka Egbuka [Autograph] #105 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Emeka Egbuka [Autograph] #105 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $89.60).
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