Is Trent Williams #225 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Trent Williams #225 brings $36.00 versus $2.58 raw — a $33.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.58
- PSA 10
- $36.00
- PSA 9
- $14.72
- 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 | $36.00 | +$8.42 | −$16.58 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $14.72 | −$12.86 | −$37.86 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $5.38 | −$22.20 | −$47.20 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.58 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% | $20.04 | −$32.54 |
| 50% | $25.36 | −$27.22 |
| 75% | $30.68 | −$21.90 |
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 | $47.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $36.00 | −$11.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.99 | −$17.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.50 | −$28.50 | 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 | $36.00 | $18.50 | $47.00 | $29.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.64 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.72 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $5.38 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Trent Williams #225 — FAQ
Is Trent Williams #225 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trent Williams #225 brings $36.00 versus $2.58 raw — a $33.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Trent Williams #225 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trent Williams #225 (Football Cards 2010 Topps) sells for about $36.00 versus $2.58 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trent Williams #225?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $47.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $36.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trent Williams #225 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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