Is Tyrann Mathieu [Autograph] #155 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Tyrann Mathieu [Autograph] #155 sells for $59.15 against $13.76 raw: a $45.39 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $13.76
- PSA 10
- $59.15
- PSA 9
- $23.20
- Gem premium
- 4.3×
- 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 | $59.15 | +$20.39 | −$4.61 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $23.20 | −$15.56 | −$40.56 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $14.87 | −$23.89 | −$48.89 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $13.76 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% | $32.19 | −$31.57 |
| 50% | $41.17 | −$22.59 |
| 75% | $50.16 | −$13.60 |
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 | $77.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $59.15 | −$17.85 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$42.00 | 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 Tyrann Mathieu [Autograph] #155 — FAQ
Is Tyrann Mathieu [Autograph] #155 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tyrann Mathieu [Autograph] #155 sells for $59.15 against $13.76 raw: a $45.39 spread, 4.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.20) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Tyrann Mathieu [Autograph] #155 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tyrann Mathieu [Autograph] #155 (Football Cards 2013 Topps Strata) sells for about $59.15 versus $13.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tyrann Mathieu [Autograph] #155?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $77.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tyrann Mathieu [Autograph] #155 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.
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