Is Tim Tebow #396 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tim Tebow #396 brings $28.78 versus $2.00 raw — a $26.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $28.78
- PSA 9
- $13.98
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $28.78 | +$1.78 | −$23.22 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $13.98 | −$13.02 | −$38.02 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | −$15.00 | −$40.00 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $17.68 | −$34.32 |
| 50% | $21.38 | −$30.62 |
| 75% | $25.08 | −$26.92 |
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 | $31.41 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $28.78 | −$2.63 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$14.41 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$14.41 | 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 | $28.78 | $17.00 | $31.41 | $17.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.98 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.00 |
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Grading Tim Tebow #396 — FAQ
Is Tim Tebow #396 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tim Tebow #396 brings $28.78 versus $2.00 raw — a $26.78 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.98) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tim Tebow #396 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tim Tebow #396 (Football Cards 2010 Panini Score) sells for about $28.78 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tim Tebow #396?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $31.41, ahead of PSA 10 at $28.78. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tim Tebow #396 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?
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