Is J.J. Watt #104 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 J.J. Watt #104 sells for $65.76 against $4.94 raw: a $60.82 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.19) 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)
- $4.94
- PSA 10
- $65.76
- PSA 9
- $32.19
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $65.76 | +$35.82 | +$10.82 | −$89.18 |
| PSA 9 | $32.19 | +$2.25 | −$22.75 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $9.69 | −$20.25 | −$45.25 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $4.94 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% | $40.58 | −$14.36 |
| 50% | $48.98 | −$5.96 |
| 75% | $57.37 | +$2.43 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. 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 | $85.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $65.76 | −$19.24 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$46.00 | 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 | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $65.76 | $39.00 | $85.00 | $65.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.19 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.69 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading J.J. Watt #104 — FAQ
Is J.J. Watt #104 worth grading?
A PSA 10 J.J. Watt #104 sells for $65.76 against $4.94 raw: a $60.82 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.19) 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 J.J. Watt #104 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 J.J. Watt #104 (Football Cards 2011 Topps Chrome) sells for about $65.76 versus $4.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for J.J. Watt #104?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $85.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $65.76. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does J.J. Watt #104 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 J.J. Watt #104 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting J.J. Watt #104 breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.19).
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