Is Derek Carr #RA-DC worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Derek Carr #RA-DC sells for $104 against $32.28 raw: a $71.72 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.00) 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)
- $32.28
- PSA 10
- $104
- PSA 9
- $59.00
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $104 | +$46.72 | +$21.72 | −$78.28 |
| PSA 9 | $59.00 | +$1.72 | −$23.28 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $32.28 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% | $70.25 | −$12.03 |
| 50% | $81.50 | −$0.78 |
| 75% | $92.75 | +$10.47 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $135 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $104 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.00 | −$73.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $62.00 | −$73.00 | 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 | $104 | $62.00 | $135 | $62.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $60.22 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $59.00 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Derek Carr #RA-DC — FAQ
Is Derek Carr #RA-DC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derek Carr #RA-DC sells for $104 against $32.28 raw: a $71.72 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($59.00) 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 Derek Carr #RA-DC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derek Carr #RA-DC (Football Cards 2014 Panini Select Rookie Autograph) sells for about $104 versus $32.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derek Carr #RA-DC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $135, ahead of PSA 10 at $104. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derek Carr #RA-DC 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 Derek Carr #RA-DC break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Derek Carr #RA-DC breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $59.00).
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