Is Jay Cutler #16 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Jay Cutler #16 sell for $15.50, only $15.25 above the $0.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.25
- PSA 10
- $15.50
- Gem premium
- 62×
- 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 | $15.50 | −$9.75 | −$34.75 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.25 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $20.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $15.50 | −$4.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $9.00 | −$11.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $9.00 | −$11.00 | 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 →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $15.50 | $9.00 | $20.00 | $9.00 |
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Grading Jay Cutler #16 — FAQ
Is Jay Cutler #16 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Jay Cutler #16 sell for $15.50, only $15.25 above the $0.25 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Jay Cutler #16 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jay Cutler #16 (Football Cards 2010 Playoff Contenders) sells for about $15.50 versus $0.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jay Cutler #16?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $20.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $15.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jay Cutler #16 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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