Is Dez Bryant #186 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dez Bryant #186 brings $34.00 versus $2.66 raw — a $31.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.66
- PSA 10
- $34.00
- PSA 9
- $13.85
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $34.00 | +$6.34 | −$18.66 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $13.85 | −$13.81 | −$38.81 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $7.64 | −$20.02 | −$45.02 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.66 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% | $18.89 | −$33.77 |
| 50% | $23.93 | −$28.73 |
| 75% | $28.96 | −$23.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $44.00 | −$1.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.00 | −$11.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$25.00 | 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.
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Grading Dez Bryant #186 — FAQ
Is Dez Bryant #186 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dez Bryant #186 brings $34.00 versus $2.66 raw — a $31.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dez Bryant #186 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dez Bryant #186 (Football Cards 2010 Topps Magic) sells for about $34.00 versus $2.66 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dez Bryant #186?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $45.00, ahead of BGS 10 at $44.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dez Bryant #186 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
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