Is Tom Brady #20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #20 sells for $290 against $11.67 raw: a $278 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.00) 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)
- $11.67
- PSA 10
- $290
- PSA 9
- $53.00
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $290 | +$253 | +$228 | +$128 |
| PSA 9 | $53.00 | +$16.33 | −$8.67 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $23.56 | −$13.11 | −$38.11 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $11.67 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% | $112 | +$50.58 |
| 50% | $172 | +$110 |
| 75% | $231 | +$169 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $377 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $290 | −$87.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $174 | −$203 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $174 | −$203 | 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 Tom Brady #20 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady #20 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #20 sells for $290 against $11.67 raw: a $278 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.00) 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 Tom Brady #20 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady #20 (Football Cards 2011 Topps Chrome) sells for about $290 versus $11.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady #20?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $377, ahead of PSA 10 at $290. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady #20 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 Tom Brady #20 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tom Brady #20 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.00).
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